Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? A confidential organization in the marine cargo handling industry is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team in Houston, TX.

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting, maintaining day-to-day accounting operations, and contributing to tax compliance and treasury functions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close support
  
• Record daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts
  
• Maintain general ledger and assist with fixed asset reconciliations
  
• Support federal, state, and local tax filings (property, sales/use, business)
  
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
  
• Conduct financial analysis and respond to accounting inquiries
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  
• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience
  
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, formulas, graphs)
  

Employment Type: Full Time

If you're interested in the Staff Accountant position and are available to work in the Houston area, apply now by sending your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io . Please send your resume in Word format and include your email and phone. Only those meeting the qualifications will receive a callback.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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