Austin, Texas
Accountant Job Opening in Austin, Texas - The Company
Join one of Austin's most dynamic and progressive accounting, analytics and advisory firms with The Pennybacker Company. Celebrating twenty years of service in 2015, The Pennybacker Company has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm focused on being a trusted advisor to progressive small business owners and cutting edge entrepreneurs.
Together we empower Clients with business intelligence through accounting, analytics and advisory based decision support so Clients can focus on their people, products and customers first.
Our benchmark Clients produce goods and services within the restaurant, financial, hospitality, manufacturing, philanthropy, real estate, small family office and technology markets across corporate, partnership and non-profit structures.
The role
This opportunity is for an Accountant role on our team. Pennybacker focuses on Client impact and a collaborative team environment with a project management approach. The Accountant position is currently available for post-graduate professionals interested in building skills and expertise across all accounting cycles including AP, AR, inventory, payroll, general ledger, reporting, sales and use taxation and banking operations. Experience in vendor, employee and client records management is valuable and a part of common responsibilities.
Pennybacker Accountant professionals serve our clients as the focal point for engagements and deliverables. You are responsible for the full accounting and controllership cycle. Accountants coordinate controls based transaction entry and analysis from event to financial statement formulation. Accountants bring core accounting and finance technical expertise along with a strong background in relationship management and a service based perspective. You are the face of Pennybacker to our clients, their vendors and across other service providers in the community.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to the Accounting profession with an Accounting BBA/MPA Degree and will have work-based accounting experience. Pennybacker promotes an environment of both technical and professional development. Our team members are provided the resources and coaching to meet the expectation of professional growth. We seek candidates committed to their career development and proactive, continuous learning in accounting and finance expertise.
Your contribution to Pennybacker and our Clients
Pennybacker?s foundation is accounting and our focus is on growing Client operations with sustainable and profitable processes. Your expected contributions will include:
Accounting
Using data sources ? Managing the entry and processing of invoices, payroll and creating work papers
Core accounting and finance principles ? Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of journal entries, metrics and key balance calculations, and accruals
Applications ? Building and maintaining required sources of truth for client data, proficiency in accounting applications, databases and MS Office tools
Management and supervision ? Direction and coaching of shared team members and resources
Controllership
Process risk and controls ? Evaluating workflow based controls and procedures, Client policy compliance
Operational security ? Identifying and proposing solutions to mitigate financial risk within client operations
Technical efficacy ? Performing accounting work based on the spirit and letter of applicable standards
Analytics
Audit techniques - Reconstruction of historical data and test Client work
Analysis ? Evaluation of information and preparation of metrics, trending, reporting and dashboards
Tax and compliance ? Preparation of schedules for tax forms for assorted federal, state and local agencies
Pennybacker?s contribution to Your growth
Pennybacker leadership coaches and evaluates team members every six months based on an agreed development plan. During each growth cycle, the development and coaching focus includes:
Critical thinking ? Clear concise communication skills, prioritization and time management
Expertise ? Demonstrating the ability to learn, earning credibility through progressive experience
Execution ? Managing change, tasks on-time and budget, communicating roadblocks and solutions
Inclusiveness ? Working with and leading fellow team members, effective business communication with Clients, open to new ideas
External focus ? Leveraging learnings from outside influences, meeting different business challenges across a multi-industry focus
Compensation of our Accountants is commensurate with experience. The Pennybacker Company offers competitive compensation in accordance with the markets we operate. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
This position is about you. We get the work done with a focus on professional and personal development.
Pennybacker?s modern and comfortable offices are located in NW Austin (near Spicewood Springs and Mopac).
Requirements
Pennybacker fully validates the background, credentials and references of all candidates prior to extending any offers of employment. We look for top talent with:
Capabilities
Strong organizational skills and critical thinking power capable of drawing relationships between the seemingly unconnected
Ability to prioritize tasks and dependencies to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, change-constant work environment
Deep appreciation for prompt, courteous and authentic Client service and team member relations
Demonstrated comfort in a fast-paced environment, maniacal attention to detail and a passion for record keeping
Ability to work both independently on-site and off-site; collaborate with other team members remotely
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to concisely communicate issues to all levels of Pennybacker team members and Client management
Understanding of team motivation and influencing skills towards getting work done through others
Technical expertise
Demonstrated proficiency with data entry, numeric formulas, consolidation and reporting methods for AP, AR, payroll and general ledger entries
Ability to apply both cash and accrual accounting methods and understanding of their impact on both expense and revenue cycles
Experience working with QuickbooksPro a plus, advanced MS Office and productivity applications skills required
Ability to understand implications of financial transactions and their impact on related balances and metrics
Credentials
Between 2-5 years of professional accounting experience
Degree in Accounting from an accredited university or accredited university-level institution
References that verify the information, credentials and qualifications you present to the firm
Existing authorization to live and work permanently in the United States
The position is targeted at team leaders who are highly motivated, dependable and dedicated. Strong analytical skills are essential. It is important that candidates be inquisitive and assertive. Candidates will demonstrate a history of looking for ways to improve what we do and who are willing to learn in a fast-paced setting.
Notice of interest instructions
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately by submitting a cover letter and resume using email at careers (at) or through our careers site at /cv-submission.
The Pennybacker Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Austin, TX 78731
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 3 years
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