Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a key player in the organization's financial operations. This position ensures the integrity of the organization's monthly close, provides technical accounting expertise, and supports the scale of the organization's expanding footprint. In addition, the Senior Accountant prepares and analyzes financial statements and provides audit support. This position reports to the Assistant Controller.

Austin Texas Corporate Office-TX-CO

Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count with a global network of offices and affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. If you're ready to join an award-winning team that champions bold innovation, puts people and service at the heart of business, and empowers you to make a real impact, then Keller Williams is where you belong.

Our latest recognition:

* 2026 & 2025 Best Places to Work (Glassdoor)

* 2026 & 2025 Best Place for Working Parents (Best Place for Working Parents)

* 2025 America's Most Admired Workplaces (Newsweek)

* 2025 Top Franchises for Women (Franchise Business Review)

* 2025 Best-Led Companies (Glassdoor)

Monthly Close Management

* Lead significant portions of the month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and within deadlines

Financial Reporting

* Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Audit Support

* Act as a point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations for both routine and complex transactions

Process Optimization

* Identify and implement efficiencies within the accounting cycle to reduce "days to close" and improve data accuracy

Technical Accounting

* Research and apply accounting standards while staying up to date on any Accounting Standards Updates issues by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

Finance Team Synergy

* Partner closely with the Assistant Controller and the broader Finance team on special projects and process enhancements

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

* Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance

* Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP

* Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, listening, and presentation communication skills

* Advanced proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivots, and modeling

* Polished and professional demeanor

* Ability to commute to the centrally located Austin, Texas headquarters office four days per week

Preferred Requirements

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or are CPA-eligible and actively pursuing CPA license

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting or finance

* Big 4 public accounting experience

* High proficiency in Oracle or associate Oracle products, to include Net Suite and Fusion

Knowledge

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Skills

* Strong critical thinking and project planning skills

* Strong data analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to effectively communicate technical accounting information to non-technical audiences

* Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills

* Strong solution and service-oriented skills, with an emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, follow-through, and responsiveness

* Strong relationship building skills, with a proactive and service-oriented approach to working with team members

Abilities

* Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

* Ability to demonstrate good judgement and effective problem-solving, with the ability to address complex issues and provide specialized solutions

* Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a high degree of flexibility and adaptability

* Ability to react quickly to shifting priorities and remain productive through organizational change

* Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

* Ability to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics

* Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, accountability, and work ethic

* Ability to provide strong customer service through all communication mediums

Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform…