What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant II position at Mustang Cat?
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Now Hiring: Staff Accountant – Houston, TX
(Accounting Jobs | Financial Reconciliation | Used Machinery & Equipment Accounting)
Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is actively hiring a Staff Accountant to support financial operations and reporting for our Houston-based Accounting team. This role focuses on used machinery sales, inventory reconciliation, and financial analysis for internal departments and partnership entities.
🧾 Top Benefits for Staff Accountants:
- Great Work-Life Balance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vast Growth Opportunities
- Job Stability
- Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- On-Premise Health Clinic
📊 Key Responsibilities:
- Perform costing and inventory reconciliations for Used Machinery sales
- Report and file Heavy Equipment Inventory Tax (HEIT) and Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax (MVIT) monthly
- Reconcile Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable, and Bad Debt Allowance accounts
- Maintain and reconcile Miscellaneous Accruals
- Handle accounting for select partnership entities
- Prepare monthly gross profit and expense analysis for Used Machinery and partnership divisions
- Assist with general ledger, internal reporting, and month-end close activities
- Support financial analysis and audit preparation as needed
🎓 Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (BBA preferred)
- Must provide college/university transcripts
💼 Experience & Skills Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
- Strong reconciliation and financial analysis abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Must have experience with XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis
- Experience with QuickBooks is a plus
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
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Apply today to become a valued part of the Mustang Cat Accounting team and support critical financial functions for one of Houston’s most respected equipment providers.
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Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $72,000 - $90,000