Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Job description

Who We Are Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. “Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems. What We Offer Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays Health and Wellness Benefits: Effective the first day of the month following your start date 401(k) with Matching Contribution: 100% match up to 4% plus an additional 3% employer contribution Grow With Us: Professional development, certifications, and education support Additional Benefits: Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups (ERG) : ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. Overview Nexus Water Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, corporate accounting, and audit-ready deliverables in a regulated utility environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, while supporting the month-end close process, external audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role could be a strong fit if you’re currently working in audit and looking to move closer to the business, or if you already have industry experience and are looking for a role with more ownership, complexity and impact. Work Location and Schedule The Senior Accountant is a full-time role based at our Sugar Land, TX office. Minimum 3 days per week, with up to 2 days of work-from-home. What You'll Do The Senior Accountant duties include the following: Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting: Prepare and assist with the timely filing of financial statements and reporting packages Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Operations Accounting to gather reporting input and resolve discrepancies Help maintain reporting calendars, PBC trackers, status updates, and documentation standards for quarterly close and reporting cycles Maintain organized support files and help build repeatable templates for recurring reporting deliverables Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or standardize recurring reporting workstreams Research and analyze complex accounting issues and new accounting pronouncements Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements Corporate Accounting & Financial Close: Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process to support the preparation of monthly management reports and the Company’s required financial statements and reporting packages Prepare and/or review monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts Audit Readiness & Special Projects: Support external auditor requests, review comments, and follow-up questions through timely and complete responses Participate in system implementations, reporting enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives Support M&A activities, due diligence efforts, and integration projects as needed Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What You'll Bring Experience 2+ years of Big Four public accounting experience, or 4+ years of combined public accounting or financial reporting experience Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, and audit support standards Advanced Excel skills and ability to work accurately with large, multi-tab workbooks and reporting schedules Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a close/reporting calendar Clear written communication and ability to document work so reviewers can follow the logic and source data High ownership mindset and willingness to learn complex reporting areas Nice to Have Experience with SAP, FloQast, ERP reporting tools, or financial statement reporting software Experience in public utility, infrastructure, or multi-entity environment Education, Licenses and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting CPA, or actively pursuing CPA certification with multiple exam sections successfully completed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong experience in financial accounting under U.S. GAAP, ideally gained across audit, industry, or a combination of both Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting A strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply judgement in practical situations A process improvement mindset, with examples of improving ways of working rather than simply maintaining them Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with both finance and non-finance colleagues A proactive, structured and solutions-oriented way of working Interest in automation, systems, AI and the future of accounting/finance Work Environment This role is primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting and computer work. Regular collaboration is required both in person and virtually with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required. About Our Company We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. We are an E-Verify participating employer.