Staff Accountant

Looking for a fast‑paced, collaborative environment to utilize your accounting expertise? Our client in Houston, Texas is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant with knowledge of GAAP principles and month‑end close processes. With opportunities for growth, cross‑functional exposure, and exciting projects, this direct hire position is not to be missed! Company Profile Rapidly growing, technology‑enabled organization. The finance team is highly collaborative and works cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, product, and operations. This is a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment where innovation and efficiency are strongly encouraged. Staff Accountant Role The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting critical month‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and month‑end close processes is required for success in this Staff Accountant role. This Staff Accountant position includes ownership of customer billing, contract administration, cash collections, and reconciliation of bookings to billings. The Staff Accountant will also ensure timely vendor invoice entry, support AP processing, and assist with semi‑monthly payroll compliance and execution. Monthly variance analysis and financial reporting insights Audit preparation and support AI and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency SaaS revenue recognition exposure (ASC 606 concepts) Lease accounting exposure (ASC 842 concepts) Special projects including acquisitions and records management Implementation of new systems and tools such as expense management software Staff Accountant Background Profile Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 3+ years of accounting experience Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and reconciliations Hands‑on Staff Accountant experience with month‑end close processes ERP experience required, Sage Intacct preferred Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards Exposure to SaaS accounting, ASC 606, and ASC 842 preferred but not required Strong Excel skills and comfort working in financial systems Features and Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Direct hire opportunity with a growing, innovative organization Highly visible role working directly with the CFO and Accounting Manager Small, collaborative finance team with strong mentorship and leadership access Cross‑functional exposure across sales, marketing, operations, and product teams Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects including acquisitions and system implementations #J-18808-Ljbffr