Carriage Services · 1 day ago
Accounting Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yrCarriage Services is dedicated to creating premier experiences in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. The Accounting Analyst supports the Operational Accounting team through financial analysis, reporting, and general ledger activity, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and process improvement.
FamilyFuneralsService Industry
Responsibilities
Prepare and analyze financial reports to support decision making
Conduct monthly and quarterly variance analysis for the two revenue producing segments of the business
Assist with month end close and reporting processes
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support management decision-making
Analyze income statement and balance sheet variances and assist with written explanations for management and external stakeholders
Support preparation of Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and assist with crossfooting for quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
Coordinate and prepare PBC requests for internal and external auditors
Assess the impact of accounting transactions on financial statements
Identify inefficiencies in month-end close and operational accounting processes and help design solutions to reduce manual effort
Ensure data accuracy across reporting systems and suggest process improvements
Assist with special projects, including testing system upgrades, enhancements, and new reporting solutions affecting accounting and finance processes
Serve as a trusted analytical resource for cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or a related field
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, data mining and large dataset analysis
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze financial statements and large data sets
Strong General Ledger foundation, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis
Demonstrate ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into clear insights and recommendations
Hands-on experience with large ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial results to non-technical audience
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of SOX environment and requirements
Self-directed, intellectually curious and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
Preferred
Prior experience with OneStream and/or Microsoft Business Central
Experience supporting month-end close in a multi-entity environment
Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
Exposure to financial reporting and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K)
Experience preparing variance analyses and written explanations (income statement, balance sheet, MD&A)
Experience coordinating PBC requests with internal and external auditors
Experience working on data-driven projects in partnership with IT or systems teams
Experience testing system upgrades or enhancements impacting accounting or finance processes
Benefits
Benefits and More
Company
Carriage Services
Carriage Services, Inc. (Carriage) is a provider of death care services and merchandise in the United States.
Founded in 1980
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-08-09IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Quezada
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman
Shawn R. Phillips
Senior Vice President / Regional Partner-Central
Recent News
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