Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

📍 Location: Houston, TX

🕐 Schedule: Training on-site Monday–Friday for the first month, then transition to hybrid once working independently. 6 Month contract with possibility to extend or convert full time.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive Staff Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals and intercompany experience. This role requires someone who can quickly adapt, take initiative, and work independently with minimal training. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow within a multinational organization while contributing directly to accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvements.

Top Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Strong background in journal entries and query resolution
• Intercompany accounting experience is a must
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process journal entries with proper documentation
• Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations in line with corporate requirements
• Investigate and clear reconciling items in a timely manner
• Validate subledger reports (RNV, sales orders, purchase orders)
• Manage month-end close procedures under tight deadlines
• Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Partner with Operations to provide financial insights supporting management decisions
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects
• Assist with statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX
• Document and monitor internal controls
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred but not required
• 3–5 years of general accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX reporting
• Experience with process automation and efficiency improvements a plus