Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Accountant 2

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required.
Two years of accounting experience or equivalent experience in a related field is required.
Understanding of accounting principles and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
The ability to analyze data and provide recommendations is required.
The ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet multiple deadlines is required.
The ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation is required.
Proficiency with personal computer software, including Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, is required.
The ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral communications is required.

Responsibilities

Perform and review reconciliations.
Complete trial balances and journal entries.
Prepare work papers, schedules, and reports.
Examine accounting documents to verify the accuracy of computations.
Ensure transactions comply with applicable authority, policies, and procedures, and are recorded consistently with acceptable accounting standards.
Demonstrate or explain accounting practices and procedures when requested.
Prepare accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
Prepare analyses of inter-company relationships and transactions.
Upload journal entries monthly.
Prepare account reconciliations for department-owned accounts.
May prepare financial statements.
May prepare foreign currency translations.
Prepare various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
Respond to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal audit requests as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements and consolidation accounting is a plus.

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Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:
- Performing and reviewing reconciliations
- Completing trial balances and journal entries
- Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations
Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards
Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested
Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.
May prepare financial statements.
May prepare foreign currency translations.
Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience:

Two (2) years of accounting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting is a plus
Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation
Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications

Postal Code: 77019Category (Portal Searching): Finance and AccountingJob Location: US-TX - Houston

About the Company

Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

SCI is the leading provider of death care products and services in North America, operating funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial brand. It offers end-of-life services such as funeral planning, cremation, and cemetery property and services, delivering a consistent experience under Dignity Memorial. Its large, geographically diverse footprint with a mix of standalone and combined funeral-home/cemetery locations gives broad access and a standardized service offering. Its goal is to serve families with comprehensive, value-based death care and maintain market leadership in North America.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1962

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