Senior Accountant

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 60000 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.

• Bachelors 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.

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 a 401(k) plan with company contribution health and dependent care savings accounts paid time off and more.