About this role
Staff Accountant
Houston, TX onsite Permanent / Full Time
- Cindy at Robert Half is recruiting for this Houston Based Services/Manufacturing company in NWEST Houston due to continued growth! In this role, you will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support monthly close activities, and help maintain reliable accounting records across the organization. The position works closely with finance leadership and requires strong knowledge of general accounting practices, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
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Support the month-end close by preparing and reviewing accounting activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
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Create journal entries, accruals, and related documentation with clear support to maintain strong audit readiness.
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Reconcile intercompany accounts and coordinate with internal teams to resolve variances between business units promptly.
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Develop monthly schedules, reports, and other financial support materials for management review and decision-making.
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Compile tax-related documentation, assist with capitalization analyses, and prepare materials required for regulatory reporting.
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Review consolidated financial information and assist in identifying trends, discrepancies, and items requiring follow-up.
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Help preserve the accuracy of accounting records by validating financial data entered into the system and investigating inconsistencies.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
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CPA certification or progress toward CPA eligibility preferred.
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At least 1 year plus of corporate accounting or closely related experience.
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Background in public accounting is considered an advantage. Ideally love to see someone that may have started career in PUBLIC Accounting and moved into industry role
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Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, intercompany accounting, and monthly close procedures.
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Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software and financial reporting tools.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
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Analytical approach to reviewing financial data and identifying issues, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
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EXELLENT benefits! Reach out to Cindy for more information: [email protected]
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