PILOT is hiring: Sr Accountant Corporate Accounting in Houston

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to prepare financial statements for internal and external users; collect and analyze financial data ensuring compliance with reporting guidelines.

1. Perform general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules
2. Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
3. Provide financial support, including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
4. Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports
5. Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
6. Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations regarding company policy
7. May coach, lead or direct others’ work
8. Perform special projects as assigned
9. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
10. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
11. Complete other duties as assigned

The following additional duty may also be required:

Manage areas including but not limited to PIP administration, leases, fixed assets, cash concentration, rebate accounting and general ledger management

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred
• Minimum four years’ experience in accounting or related area required

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with Lawson or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and tax laws preferred

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong teamwork, problem solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate financial principles and practices with non-finance team members
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in determining company policies and strategies affecting company financial performance
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
• Weekly Pay
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Compensation:
$86,825-$86,825 per year