Senior Staff Accountant

We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.

WHO WE NEED

Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. Ensures entries are made in a manner conducive to reporting requirements and that revenue accounts reconcile. Owns assigned month-end close tasks, reconciliations and journal entries, including non-standard entries; prepares evidence for SOX and other reviewed controls; supports auditor requests; and supports intercompany reconciliation and consolidation reporting in OneStream. Performs basic analytics on financials [approx. 65% of your time]. Other inquiries and projects as they arise among the department, including close process improvements [approx. 35% of your time].

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounting experience, with hands-on ownership of reconciliations and journal entries
• Completed or pursuing higher education in the field of accounting. MS-Accy, CPEs, or MBA preferred
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of GAAP
• Working knowledge of NetSuite (or a comparable ERP) and advanced Excel
• Exposure to a control environment, such as preparing evidence for reviewed controls
• Must complete a minimum of two projects that improve efficiency or innovate in the company
• Depth of knowledge to be able to train others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft professional emails and speak with auditors and other industry professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Previous SaaS accounting experience
• Audit exposure (Big 4 a plus)
• Multi-entity or multi-currency accounting experience
• Working knowledge of IFRS, including US GAAP to IFRS differences
• OneStream or other consolidation tool experience

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records, create reports, and reconcile accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet and subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger monthly, by the target close day
• Complete assigned month-end close tasks on time per the close checklist, and contribute to its ongoing redesign and automation
• Prepare and post journal entries, including non-standard entries
• Ensure net zero accounts are reconciled monthly
• Create Vendor Trend Analysis sheets to ensure financial completeness
• Compile monthly required reports
• Coordinate with other departments to hasten close process and validate data
• Prepare and retain accurate, complete evidence for SOX and other reviewed controls
• Respond to auditor and PBC requests, such as revenue recognition questions and auditor portal requests, within agreed timeframes
• Support intercompany reconciliations and monthly OneStream submissions, including data pulls from NetSuite for USD and EUR entities
• Provided ASC 606 analysis and adjust revenue accordingly
• Assist on all major departmental projects, including annual tax and audit

● Other projects

• Organize and file financial documents
• Gather information and coordinate projects with other departments that have an accounting need
• Primary contact for new inquiries and data analytics
• Train and support teammates, and document processes

Travel Requirements

• Some travel required

BENEFITS & PERKS

Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
• On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
• Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
• And more!