About the Company and Opportunity:

• Outgoing, Friendly and Family oriented Company
• Very visible role reporting to the Controller.
• We have worked with this company for over 20 years with multiple successful placements (including the Controller)!
• Privately held construction related company, conveniently located in West Houston. Great commute from Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land or central Houston.
• The company prides themselves on providing the highest excellent in service
• They offer excellent benefits
• Salary: 50 to 70K DOE

Overview of the Staff Accountant:

• Prepares monthly journal entries
• Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flow projections
• Verifies accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications within the financial statements.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments within the division.
• Coordinates work efforts with National Shared Services.
• Analyzing and summarizing financial information
• Reconciling account balances and bank statements
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Preparing month-end close procedures
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budgets
• Assist with external audits, tax audits, and tax returns
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal

Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

•             Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

•             Three or more years professional accounting experience

•             Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

•             In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

•             Familiarity with financial accounting statements

•             Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

•             Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

•             Accuracy and attention to detail

•             Public accounting experience strongly preferred