Senior Accountant

Job Summary PPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa America is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to be part of the accounting team supporting accounting across multiple businesses. Job Summary PPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa America is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to be part of the accounting team supporting accounting across multiple businesses. About The Role This role will primarily support NQA US, providing broad accounting support in partnership with the Controller. Responsibilities will include daily accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, process improvements, and special projects. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. About Nqa Us & 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( 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 ( 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. Do you have what it takes? 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. What can you expect from us in return? At Kiwa North America, you will be part of a fast-growing, high-performance global organization where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development are at the core of everything we do. This is a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career growth is actively supported. You will play a pivotal role within a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC), delivering trusted expertise across consulting, testing, inspection, certification, and training services. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical coverage 401(k) plan with company contribution health and dependent care savings accounts paid time off and more #J-18808-Ljbffr PPI Quality & Engineering, LLC