Accounting Manager - Burnett Specialists

Accounting Manager - Houston, TX  77002The Accounting Manager will support the Firm-Wide Accounting Department. This position will report to the Controller and will be based in Houston.  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Record journal entries monthly and assist with month end close
• Approve reimbursement requests and firm expense requests/invoices and properly code expenses for Accounts Payable
• Approve client charge check requests, client charge reimbursements and trust check requests
• Send credit card statements to Managers and work with Accounts Payable on coding and processing
• Prepare monthly sales & use tax returns for various states
• Assist with annual budget process
• Review budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets
• Work with Accounts Receivable Collection team on past due accounts
• Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable and billing as needed
• Assist with special projects/duties as assigned by Controller

Competencies:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities successfully to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• Minimum of five (5) years or more of related experience required
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred 

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