Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Houston, Texas. This role supports the accuracy of the general ledger, month-end close activities, and financial reporting through careful analysis and timely accounting execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in reconciliations, journal entries, and account review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative accounting environment while helping maintain compliance and reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries with complete support to ensure transactions are posted accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Perform recurring reconciliations for general ledger accounts, bank activity, and balance sheet items, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly close by preparing account analyses and validating income statement and balance sheet activity for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accounting for fixed assets and lease-related transactions, including entries, schedules, payments, and related reconciliations.
• Partner with audit teams by organizing requested documentation and clarifying transaction details during internal and external audit processes.
• Oversee accounts payable disbursement activity by reviewing invoice processing, check runs, and payment approvals for accuracy and compliance.
• Use accounting systems such as Great Plains, WolfePak, or comparable platforms to support daily accounting operations and reporting needs.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives that support business planning.
• Examine profit and loss reporting as needed to identify unusual activity and support informed financial review.
• Recommend and support improvements to accounting workflows involving accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices. Requirements
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting setting.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and financial statement support.
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to learn new financial systems quickly.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and external auditors.
• Exposure to governmental or nonprofit accounting practices is a plus.

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