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!