Corporate Staff Accountant

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Location: Houston, Texas / Odessa, Texas

Type: Full Time – In Office

Job Summary

The Corporate Staff Accountant position requires a working knowledge of tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of state and local tax laws. This role is also responsible for providing timely and accurate reports supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting cycles. Ensures adherence to tax rules, general accounting standards (GAAP), relevant internal policies, and state and local jurisdictional rules as needed. The Corporate Staff Accountant works closely with internal departments and external service partners to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities/Competencies

• Assisting in the identification and documenting of tax positions, especially as it pertains to the taxability of sales/use tax and gross receipts tax transactions throughout the company.
• Analyzing transaction facts and applicable law to ensure Saulsbury Industries tax positions are duly supported and documented.
• Reviewing property tax returns, analyzing applicable laws and supporting property tax challenges.
• Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Monitoring state tax regulatory and legislative developments, identifying implications for the company.
• Complete assigned month-end financial reporting and accounting tasks, including accurate and timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports for accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting (GAAP) and procedural standards.
• Assist financial accounting managers with other accounting-related matters and special projects.
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes/procedures and related internal control framework. Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvements (data, reporting) to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate recurring reports, ad hoc financial analyses and perform other tasks as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in public or corporate accounting with a large/mid-size company
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or pursuing a CPA designation
• Masters in Accounting, Tax or a related field a plus
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate risks and mitigation plans to leaders at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause investigations and implement controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• The satisfactory completion of a background and credit check is required for this position*
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and work well independently.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk job sites and lay down yards.
• Occasional domestic travel.
• Ability to carry up to 35 pounds.
  
  

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.