Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

** Location: ** Deer Park, TX.
** Job Type: ** TTH
** Schedule: ** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
** Pay Range: ** $26.28/hr / DOE

Job Description

** The Accountant ** will support a temporary assignment within the accounting and finance department, focusing on essential operational and reporting activities. This role manages general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, monthly financial reporting, fixed asset tracking, regulatory filings, and accounts payable/receivable processing. Success in this position requires exceptional accuracy, strong confidentiality, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a fast paced, detail driven environment.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and dependable, with a strong command of general ledger accounting and month end processes. They thrive in structured environments, maintain exceptional attention to detail, and consistently deliver accurate financial work under tight deadlines. They communicate professionally, support team continuity, and bring a proactive mindset to improving processes and maintaining compliance. Their Excel skills are solid, their judgment is reliable, and they can work independently with minimal supervision.

** Key Responsibilities **

• Prepare and post month end closing entries; review reports and produce accurate monthly financial statements.
• Analyze general ledger variances and assist in explaining month to month changes.
• Prepare monthly ALCO packets and Board level financial presentations.
• Monitor cash accounts and support cash flow activities.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly general ledger reconciliations; resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Maintain regulatory reporting compliance, including required federal filings.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and examinations with proper documentation.
• Ensure integrity of accounting data and accurate posting of general ledger and subsidiary ledger entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, workflow efficiency, and service quality.
• Assist with departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Support team members to ensure continuity of service.
• Process accounts payable remittances and close AP during month end.
• Process invoicing for accounts receivable and employee expense reimbursements.
• Review, code, and prepare journal entries for corporate credit card expense reports.
• Prepare monthly budget vs actual reports for departments and leadership.
• Maintain fixed asset inventory, post monthly depreciation, and conduct periodic audits.
• Maintain prepaid expenses and post monthly amortization.
• Prepare capitalized purchases reports for committee review.
• Research account discrepancies and coordinate corrections with appropriate departments.
• Complete personal property tax reporting as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

** Required Experience **

• 3–5 years of similar or related accounting experience
• General ledger reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Excel (intermediate to advanced)

** Preferred Experience (Not Required)**

• Cash management
• Financial institution experience
• Call Report preparation
• Employee reimbursements
• Corporate credit card expense reports

** Qualifications **

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (2-for-1 basis accepted).
• Strong math aptitude and accuracy with numerical data.
• Ability to perform detailed work and make rapid, accurate computations.
• Professional communication skills with tact and clarity.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude and ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to work in an open concept workspace.
• Commitment to confidentiality and compliance.

** Physical & Work Environment Requirements **

• Regular bending and standing; ability to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
• Work environment may include exposure to potential risk situations; employees receive detailed safety procedures to minimize risk.

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Company Description

Agency 8 is a Recruiting and Staffing company that specializes in filling business-related positions. Agency 8 is positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients and communities. Founded in 2008, as a woman-owned historically underutilized business Texas HUB. We have grown tremendously in the last few years due to our innovation in recruiting technology and exceptional customer service. Learn more about us and our mission to improve the lives of our employees, clients and communities by visiting our social media pages.

Company Description

Agency 8 is a Recruiting and Staffing company that specializes in filling business-related positions. Agency 8 is positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients and communities. Founded in 2008, as a woman-owned historically underutilized business Texas HUB. We have grown tremendously in the last few years due to our innovation in recruiting technology and exceptional customer service. Learn more about us and our mission to improve the lives of our employees, clients and communities by visiting our social media pages.