General Ledger Accountant II

Job Description

Collects, analyzes, monitors, and reports on the organization's financial matters, managing and ensuring compliance with the organization's financial policies, internal controls, and professional standards and all laws. Responsible for general accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable and expense reimbursement and revenue accounting (including accounts receivable). This role is hybrid during the training period and will transition to a fully remote position upon successful completion of training. Candidates must be local to the Houston area to support the initial in-office training requirements and any occasional business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and complete general accounting activities including preparing journal entries for monthly, quarterly, & annual close, review of title office P&L activity, detailed balance sheet reconciliations, and the investigation of variances or unusual trends
• Support financial statement preparation and internal management reporting
• Utilize strong organization skills to maintain accounting information and system integrity in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP & other regulating bodies and to support both internal and external audit requests
• Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents for continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
• Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner through excellent communication skills
• Acts as a resource for colleagues including collaborating with AP, AR, & FP&A teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and develop Excel models and reporting tools from concept to completion
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

Experience

• A demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.