Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Haag, a Salas O'Brien company, a leader in forensic engineering and consulting since 1924, is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Flower Mound office. This is a hybrid role working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely each week.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Significant job responsibilities:

1. Assists the Controller to maintain the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with the company's and established accounting principles.
2. Responsible for assisting with the monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger including preparation of journal entries.
3. Responsible for maintaining computerized accounting system, backup control, assisting other accounting staff with questions and printing of computer generated reports and statements.
4. Administers preparation of interim, year-end, and comparative financial reports; performs and provides analysis of current results to prior periods and/or budget. Prepares required government reports as directed by the Controller and responds to inquiries as necessary.
5. Stays current with developments, practice trends, and promulgations in the accounting profession; monitors accounting systems and recommends new or revised policies and procedures.
6. Assists the Controller in training and management of accounting staff.
7. Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts; verifies accuracy of bank statements and resolve questions or problems; maintains integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.
8. Maintains other accounts, reconciliations and performs other accounting duties, as required or requested by the Controller.
9. Any other job related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting required, with a minimum of three years' related experience with progressive responsibilities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated accounting reporting techniques and financial principles.
• Familiarity with Excel is required, preferably with knowledge of advanced formulas, Power Pivot and other advanced reporting features.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP accounting systems and Concur expense system preferred.
• Effective ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with all levels of employees.
• Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships.
• Maintains enthusiasm and a sense of urgency towards work.
• Accepts and adjusts to changes in work priorities willingly and efficiently.
• Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business problems.
• Must be able to apply statistical calculations, analysis of variances and other analytics.
• Must be able to understand and utilize common financial reports and legal documents.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

None required at this time. CPA or CMA candidate preferred but not required.

Physical demands/work environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate orally with management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.

Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines. Also included is the ability to open and close common business filing cabinets.

Primary environment: The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and/or calculator.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. Established in 1924, Haag is employee-owned and offers competitive salaries and bonus incentive plans to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a robust 401(k) plan, major medical, dental, and vision health coverage; company-provided life insurance with AD&D coverage; a health savings account; short and long-term disability coverages; legal insurance; and generous vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, stock purchase plan, etc. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and offers the best professional training in the industry through Haag Education and the Haag Certification program.

Haag thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

We do not accept candidate referrals from third-party recruiters, employment or staffing agencies, organizations, or any other vendors/individuals who may represent job seekers. Unsolicited resumes submitted to Haag without a written agreement or contract already in place will be considered the property of Haag, and the company will not be responsible for any fees associated with the hiring of that candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.