Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Build your career in accounting with a local CPA firm on the west side of Houston with over 35 years in business. We are now offering a position in the public accounting industry for an experienced Staff Accountant. We maintain a work/life balance and are interested in the overall success of our team members, both at work and at home. We have a wonderful client base and a great team of supportive professionals. If you are qualified and are interested, we would love to meet you!!

The right team member will demonstrate pride in their work and enjoy being a part of a team that brings the WOW factor to meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, bank and general ledger reconciliations, and financial statements, perform month and year-end closings and fixed asset maintenance. An enjoyment of new challenges will be an important trait. Responsibility will also include many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close, assisting in the development and implementation of accounting policies, preparing and reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, taking part in compliance, and interacting with external auditors for semi-annual reviews and annual audits. This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a firm that recognizes and rewards hard work.

Responsibilities:

· Organize and review various financial data, from multiple sources, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable

· Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives

· Perform the month-end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision

· Prepare intercompany billings and reconciliations

· Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls. Also ensure that accounting policies comply with GAAP

· Assist with the quarter-end and year-end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workpapers

· Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

· Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll

· In-depth experience with general ledgers and month-end balance sheet account reconciliations

· Maintain fixed asset ledgers and depreciation

Requirements:

· Recent and relevant accounting experience (1-3 years)

· High attention to detail and excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills

· Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

· Financial statement and month-end close experience

· Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger

· Strong familiarity with reconciliations

· Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

· BA/BS in Accounting

· Working knowledge of Excel, including look up lists and pivot tables

· Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"

· Ability to meet deadlines

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, etc.), experience with JDE EnterpriseOne greatly preferred