Accounting Associate

Company Overview

Home Treasures Linens is a distinguished manufacturer, designer, and distributor of bespoke luxury bedding, bath, and table linens. Since 1988, we have been committed to exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and personalized service. Our products are made to order in our Houston, Texas facility using some of the world’s finest fabrics and materials.

We are a hands on, detail driven company where accounting plays an important role in supporting our manufacturing operations, customer relationships, and continued growth.

Position Overview

Home Treasures Linens is seeking a detail oriented and dependable Accounting Associate to support the day to day accounting and financial operations of our company.

This is a hands on accounting position with responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, payroll support, tax compliance, and financial reporting. The Accounting Associate will also maintain accurate financial and customer information within our Odoo ERP system and assist with several administrative functions that support our daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently research discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Experience working within a manufacturing environment is especially valuable.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately and appropriately recorded.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including reviewing account balances, identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and making appropriate corrections.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing and entering vendor invoices, tracking expenses, preparing bill payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, payment application, account reconciliation, and researching payment discrepancies.
• Professionally manage collections and follow up on past due customer balances.
• Assist with payroll processing, commissions, and related accounting and reporting.
• Assist with the administration and accounting related aspects of employee benefits, including insurance and other company benefit programs.
• Prepare financial and accounting reports as requested by management.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Tax and Compliance

• Prepare and file quarterly sales tax returns and maintain the supporting records and documentation required for each filing.
• Support federal, state, and local tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Gather, organize, and provide financial information and supporting documentation to external accountants and tax professionals as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting practices and company procedures.

Odoo and Customer Records

• Maintain accurate customer contact and account information in Odoo, including entering new customers and updating existing customer records when contact, billing, shipping, or other account information changes.
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting and operational information within the Odoo ERP system.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Maintain vendor relationships and records, including service coordination, account information, pricing, contracts, and maintenance scheduling.
• Order and purchase office, warehouse, and operational supplies as needed.
• Work with other departments to resolve accounting, customer account, vendor, purchasing, and operational discrepancies.
• Support additional accounting and administrative projects as requested by management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related professional experience required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
• Experience assisting with payroll, sales tax, and other tax or compliance related accounting functions preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus, particularly experience with inventory, purchasing, production related transactions, or cost accounting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and experience working with accounting or ERP software.
• Experience with Odoo ERP is highly beneficial and strongly preferred, but not required. Candidates with experience using other ERP or accounting systems who are comfortable learning new platforms are encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial data.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills, including the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, coworkers, and outside accounting professionals.
• Comfortable working in a hands on, collaborative small to mid sized business environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is especially valuable:

• Manufacturing accounting
• Inventory accounting
• Purchasing and receiving transactions
• Cost accounting
• Odoo ERP
• Payroll and commissions
• Sales tax reporting
• Financial reconciliations
• Shipping systems and documentation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

Equivalent hands on accounting or bookkeeping experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 43.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please briefly describe your experience preparing journal entries, adjusting journal entries, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Which accounting or ERP systems have you used professionally? Please include your level of experience with each.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23