What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search?
Looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment to utilize your accounting expertise? Our client in Houston, Texas is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with knowledge of GAAP principles and month-end close processes. With opportunities for growth, cross-functional exposure, and exciting projects, this direct hire position is not to be missed!
Company Profile:
Rapidly growing, technology-enabled organization.
The finance team is highly collaborative and works cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and operations. This is a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where innovation and efficiency are strongly encouraged.
Staff Accountant Role:
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting critical month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and month-end close processes is required for success in this Staff Accountant role.
This Staff Accountant position includes ownership of customer billing, contract administration, cash collections, and reconciliation of bookings to billings.
The Staff Accountant will also ensure timely vendor invoice entry, support AP processing, and assist with semi-monthly payroll compliance and execution.
This Staff Accountant will also participate in:
Monthly variance analysis and financial reporting insights
Audit preparation and support
AI and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency
SaaS revenue recognition exposure (ASC 606 concepts)
Lease accounting exposure (ASC 842 concepts)
Special projects including acquisitions and records management
Implementation of new systems and tools such as expense management software
The ideal Staff Accountant will be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to improve processes, while working closely with leadership to optimize accounting workflows.
Staff Accountant Background Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3 years of accounting experience
Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and reconciliations
Hands-on Staff Accountant experience with month-end close processes
ERP experience required, Sage Intacct preferred
Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards
Exposure to SaaS accounting, ASC 606, and ASC 842 preferred but not required
Strong Excel skills and comfort working in financial systems
Features and Benefits:
Medical, Dental Vision
PTO
Direct hire opportunity with a growing, innovative organization
Highly visible role working directly with the CFO and Accounting Manager
Small, collaborative finance team with strong mentorship and leadership access
Cross-functional exposure across sales, marketing, operations, and product teams
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects including acquisitions and system implementations
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000