Accountant III at Specialty1 Partners in Houston, Texas, United States

Job description

• We are looking for a diligent Accountant Level III to join our organization. The Accountant III is a senior-level professional responsible for performing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Working within a multi-entity, multi-state Dental Organization, the Accountant III plays a critical role in preparing accurate financial statements, managing reconciliations, assisting in audits, and analyzing financial data to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and general ledger account reconciliations for multiple legal entities.
• Proactively support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Own designated balance sheet accounts, investigate reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data and variances, providing insight to management on trends and anomalies
• Prepare and review intercompany transactions, allocations, eliminations, and account reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, management reports, and supporting financial schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and resolving audit questions promptly.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial information.
• Participate in system implementations, data migrations, account-mapping initiatives, and process-improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, reporting, and other recurring accounting activities.
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff and provide coaching, technical guidance, and ongoing mentorship.
• Assist with resolving complex accounting issues and serve as a subject-matter resource for assigned accounting areas.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and support special projects as requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA track preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare, dental, or multi-entity organization
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and clinical teams

Skills

Required

• GAAP
• financial reporting
• internal controls
• multi-entity accounting
• consolidations
• intercompany transactions
• analytical skills
• organizational skills
• problem-solving skills
• time management
• communication skills
• cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

• CPA or CPA track

Benefits

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical Insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• BCBS PPO Dental Insurance
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Base salary and bonus structure
• Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77027
• Modality: In Person
• We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.
• Position Base Pay Range
• $80,000 - $90,000 USD