Senior Accountant

ABOUT NQA US AND KIWA

National Quality Assurance U.S.A., Inc (NQA US) provide accredited certification, training and support services to its clients to help improve process, performance, products and services. NQA US is a subsidiary of Kiwa North America is part of the Kiwa Group. The company was established in 1948 in the Netherlands and provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies and consumers. Kiwa is a fast growing company and employs over 10.000 people in 35 countries. The total Revenue is around 1.3 billion Euro(www.kiwa.com). Since 2021 Kiwa is part of the SHV Group. SHV is a Dutch family-owned multinational company with more than 60,000 employees and a turnover of euro 26 billion (www.shv.nl).

ROLE OVERVIEW

Kiwa North America is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to be part of the accounting team supporting accounting across multiple businesses. This role will primarily support NQA US business. This assignment offers an opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of accounting while partnering with the Controller to support daily operations, month-end close, audit, financial reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.

LOCATION: Houston, TX 77024 SCHEDULE: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) REPORTS TO: Controller

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Perform account, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Owns month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting.
• Analyze account variances and prepare supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger internal controls.
• Support annual internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations, to support Finance initiatives.
• Provide flexible accounting support based on evolving business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

PREFERRED

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience supporting multiple entities ideally in a multinational setting.
• ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience working in manufacturing, professional services, or shared services environments.
• Experience supporting audits and internal controls.
• Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background, and reference screening. NQA and Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or application process, please contact Human Resources. NQA and Kiwa does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any NQA and Kiwa employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by NQA and Kiwa and approved by the NQA and Kiwa Talent Acquisition Team.