What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TEXAS INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS?
Staff Accountant
Job Description
About TXIT:
Texas International Terminals (TXIT) is a premier multimodal terminal and logistics operator strategically positioned at the intersection of rail, storage, and deep-water marine access along the Texas Gulf Coast. We specialize in efficiently moving bulk, breakbulk, and liquid commodities from inland rail networks directly to blue-water vessels, enabling our customers to access global markets with speed, reliability, and scale.
TXIT’s operations support a wide range of industries, including energy, agriculture, industrial materials, and bulk commodities. Our terminals are equipped with robust rail capacity, modern material handling systems, storage solutions, and marine infrastructure capable of accommodating high-throughput operations and demanding customer requirements. Safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship are foundational to how we operate, and our teams are experienced in navigating complex regulatory environments while maintaining best-in-class operational standards.
Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient and accurate processing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and other general ledger transactions. This position reports to the Assistant Manager and/or his/her designee.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: (included, but not limited to)
- Timely and accurate processing (or reviewing) vendor invoices, including 3-way match
- Timely prepare, post and e-mail customer invoices
- Review AR aging and follow up with customers to collect outstanding balances
- Timely post incoming and outgoing bank transactions
- Timely and accurate preparation of wharfage calculation
- Processing of company credit cards transactions
- Fixed assets accounting (transfer CIP in service, monthly depreciation)
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Correspond with customers and vendors regarding invoicing and balance inquiries
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly close processes
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Establish strong working relationships within the business and with customers
- Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
- Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned
Expectations:
- Timely processing of customer and vendor invoices
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of services and fees invoiced
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of bank transactions
- Generate and distribute reports for management regarding past due Accounts Receivable on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Ensure accuracy of AR and revenue reports and calculations (i.e. wharfage, deferred revenue etc.)
- Respond timely to all customer, vendor and internal inquiries
- Log and report issues as identified from email or direct contact with customers and ensure timely resolution of issues and inquiries
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers and logistics department
- Assist in timely preparation of financial statements and other reports
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations monthly, or as needed
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Assistant Manager and/or his/her designee
Job Qualifications (skills, attributes & knowledge required):
- 1-5 years of general accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Efficient without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including excel pivot tables)
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC (or NAV) is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
Position Details:
- Status: On-site,
- Exempt, Salary,
- Full-time employee