Senior Accountant

Houston, TX

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Accounting/Finance Job ID:: 137948 Pay Range: $85,000-90,000 / year

Job Description

Senior Accountant - Houston, TX The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports. This is an on-site position and requires office presence at the facility. 

Responsibilities

  • Execute the month-end and year-end close processes and manage the full accounting cycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, Intercompany, and account analysis.

  • Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and compliance with GAAP and company policies.

  • Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports.

  • Manage accounts payable functions.

  • Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for management review.

  • Prepare and file 1099 and sales and use tax.

  • Assist with annual financial and bank audits.

  • Collaborate with other departments while supporting process and ERP improvements.

  • Special projects and other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  • 4+ years of general accounting experience.

  • Proficiency in Excel.

  • Experience in Epicor, M2M, or other EPR systems is a plus.


  • Clear understanding of accrual accounting vs. cash accounting.


  • Exhibit strong work ethics and motivated initiative-taker attitude.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

  • Ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.



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Meet The Recruiter

Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager

 

I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.

Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.

What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.

Candidate Reviews

"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."

"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."

Client Testimonial:

"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources.  She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture.  She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner.  Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "

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