Senior Accountant

NorthStar Memorial Group

. Prepare, review, analyze, and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts for accuracy, completeness, GAAP compliance, and adherence to company procedures and reporting standards .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general ledger account management, financial analysis, and GAAP compliance, with a strong ability to support accounting teams and meet reporting deadlines. Proficient in handling complex accounting tasks and facilitating communication across departments.

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General Ledger ManagementUS GAAP ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccounting IntegrationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationJournal Entry PreparationExpense Allocation CalculationBudget Variance AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Team SupportCommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsFinancial CommitmentsMonth-End CloseAudit AssistanceAccounting Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, analyze, and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts for accuracy, completeness, GAAP compliance, and adherence to company procedures and reporting standards
Develop, implement, modify, and document monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and associated accounting systems
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure costs are reported in the correct accounting period
Analyze monthly account fluctuations and budget-to-actual variances
Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the offshore accounting team
Prepare and review journal entries for posting by Senior Accountant, Manager, or Controller
Handle non-routine reporting transactions
Calculate and record expense allocations
Assist with special projects, critical assignments, and reports
Respond to requests from upper management and field locations
Support and guide accounting team members in resolving issues
Meet month-end close deadlines
Assist with interim and year-end audits
Assist with accounting integration related to acquisitions
Establish and maintain communication with other departments and field locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
Understanding of application of US GAAP
5+ years of accounting experience
Certified Public Accounting Designation — CPA, preferred