Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in Houston, Texas in a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can support daily financial operations, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a smooth month-end close. The position offers the opportunity to work across receivables, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and cost tracking while upholding strong accounting standards and compliance.Responsibilities:• Manage the setup and maintenance of sales and job orders within the company system to support accurate transaction processing.• Prepare customer invoices and distribute billing documentation, including supporting shipping records, in a timely manner.• Monitor accounts receivable activity to help improve cash collections and reduce outstanding customer balances.• Record recurring and nonrecurring journal entries related to fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other month-end accounting activities for review and approval.• Review labor cost allocations and ensure payroll-related charges are properly assigned to manufacturing jobs.• Analyze production-related costs and post job cost activity accurately to the profit and loss statement.• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts, investigate reconciling items, and resolve outstanding differences promptly.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and prepare necessary corrections to maintain accurate financial reporting.• Maintain inventory-related account balances and provide audit support by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responses to documentation requests.• Carry out additional staff accounting duties as assigned to support the broader finance function.