Sr. Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment, and enjoys improving processes while maintaining accurate financial records.
Schedule: Mon-Thurs In-Office
This is NOT a fully remote position. Qualified candidate will be required to report to the office 4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
Record revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet activity.
Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities.
Financial Reporting
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Compliance & Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
Support internal controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory filings.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Document accounting procedures and participate in finance transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with Finance Operations to improve automation, reporting, and data accuracy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Revenue Operations, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and business leaders to support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA designation preferred but not required.
Experience
5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong experience with accrual accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
Experience supporting external audits.
Professional services, engineering, consulting, or project accounting experience preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and Power Query.
Experience with Bill.com, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP systems.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence/reporting tools is a plus.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial analysis skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
What Success Looks Like
Delivers an accurate and timely month-end close.
Produces reliable financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting.
Strengthens accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
Improves efficiency through automation, standardization, and process improvements.
Builds trusted partnerships across Finance and Operations while supporting informed business decisions.
About Novetus Engineering LLC
Novetus is unsurpassed in our commitment to achieving our objectives as efficiently as possible. From a piping modification or pump upgrade project to helping to manage a multi-billion-dollar international development, Novetus will field the right team and the right systems to get the work done quickly and fit for the purpose. Novetus combines engineering workflow automation expertise with an experienced team of engineers and project managers to execute projects with exceptional efficiency. An engineering company focused on the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Novetus is based in Houston, Texas and is privately held

Employment type
Employee - Full-Time

Work arrangement
No