Sr Accountant MGT

Brief Description:

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the company's financial operations. This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations. The Senior Accountant will also perform technical accounting research, mentor team members, and drive process improvements to enhance overall financial performance.

The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor.

Detailed Description:

• Prepare detailed analysis and journal entries as part of the monthly accounting close process.

• Assist with coordinating external audits and reviews conducted throughout the year, including U.S. and international locations.

• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.

• Review and examine accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to GAAP standards.

• Conduct technical accounting research on various topics, such as revenue recognition, and prepare comprehensive memo documentation.

• Perform account reconciliations, review journal entries, and complete other ad-hoc month-end tasks to meet close and reporting deadlines.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance company performance through robust measurements and controls.

• Ensure records and documentation are maintained in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements.

• Provide mentorship to team members within the accounting department.

• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with global accounting team members.

Job Requirements:

• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.

• Proven ability to identify and drive process improvement initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and data analysis.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Previous experience mentoring or training team members.

• Self-motivation and a strong initiative to work independently.

• Strong desire to learn and adapt to the company’s business practices and expand financial knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or active CPA candidate status.

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.

• Strong technical accounting and SEC reporting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 2+ years of experience at a large CPA firm

• Familiarity with international accounting standards and global audit practices.

Additional Details:

The Sr. Accountant requires the ability to work in a time sensitive, high visibility role while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered. Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

Patterson-UTI Management Services, LLC is a shared services company that provides centralized functional support to the different business segments. These functions, which include areas such as Human Resources, Legal, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing and Communications, drive efficiency, manage risks, recruit and develop staff, and support the growth and innovation of the organization.