Senior Accountant

The Sterling Group’s portfolio company, L&S Mechanical, is seeking a Senior Accountant, reporting to the CFO, in Richardson, TX. L&S Mechanical is a $300MM company founded in 1985 dominating the Texas market selling building services to large residential homebuilders. The Sterling Group recently acquired L&S Mechanical to implement an M&A strategy to enter other geographical markets and to expand the building services offered to its clients.

L&S Mechanical offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus potential, medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA with debit card, 401(k) with $.50 on the $1.00 match up to 6%, paid vacation and holidays, annualized reviews for merit increases. Because of the planned acquisitions it is possible that there will be significant opportunities for advancement. Hybrid work opportunity available.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the month-end close process, developing subject matter expertise in multiple financial statement line items, while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks. The Senior Accountant will also have opportunities to contribute to special projects (including identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements) across key financial areas. If you have an eye for detail and consistently seek the most efficient way to get things done, we encourage you to apply.

Position Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will report to the CFO and work with the Accounting Team on the following responsibilities:

• Independently and accurately performs month end close processes including journal entries, account reconciliations and trending analysis in a timely manner in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations.
• Supports the creation of financial statements and variance analyses.
• Prepares reports and analysis for internal reporting packages and monthly financial kits.
• Performs accounting research through reviewing and interpreting accounting standards and literature to ensure appropriate accounting and reporting treatment.
• Supports internal and external audit processes, corporate requests, and ad hoc inquiries.
• Identifies and implements process improvements and automation opportunities, including collaborating and aligning improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.
• Contributes to compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Performs Ad-hoc reporting and analysis at the request of Management.

• Executes special projects and additional duties as assigned by Leadership.
• Supports the CFO in the due diligence process related to potential M&A targets.

Education and Experience:

· BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting required.

• Two years prior experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and finance principles and quantitative analytic skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and previous financial reporting / modeling systems strongly preferred. 
• ERP systems experience required; Great Plains experience a strong plus.
• GAAP accounting experience required.
• Strong experience in month-end close, GL and bank reconciliations and financial reporting required.

Key Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with a good business judgment.
• Adherence to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards
• Comfortable working in a consistently evolving environment. Must be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.

Other Skills Required

• Self-starter
• Team Player
• Collaborator
• Detail-oriented
• Multi-tasker
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to interact well with all levels of staff personnel