Accountant

deugro; Cochran's Crossing (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A global logistics firm located in The Woodlands, TX, seeks an experienced Accountant. The ideal candidate will manage invoices, maintain the general ledger, assist with reconciliations, and prepare financial statements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of accounting experience, especially in billing and Job Cost accounting, and excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a full-time role with opportunities for career growth and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in billing and Job Cost accounting, export freight forwarding preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced office setting.
• Familiar with data works system.

Responsibilities

• Process payable invoices and expense reports accurately.
• Maintain general ledger systems including journal entries.
• Assist with bank reconciliation and financial statements preparation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial planning.

Skills

Billing and Job Cost accounting

Bookkeeping knowledge of Accounts Payable

Good communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong team work attitude

Leadership experience

PC literate with MS Office applications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Accountant role at deugro in The Woodlands (Houston), USA.

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where it focuses on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team as we look for an Accountant in The Woodlands (Houston), USA.

Key responsibilities

• Process payable invoices, payments, and expenses reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain general ledger systems, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Assist with bank reconciliation and intercompany accountant reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile WIP accounts to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to support forecasting and financial planning.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support audit activities by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, or cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior accountant(s) on ad hoc projects.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• The ideal candidate must have at least three to five years of experience in billing and or Job Cost accounting; export freight forwarding preferred, not required.
• Bookkeeping knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced office.
• Must be able to work on different project teams (i.e. export and import sea, air and road freight forwarding activities).
• Good communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.
• Candidate must possess a strong team work attitude.
• Leadership experience is a strongly desired.
• Candidate must be PC literate with MS Office applications.
• Must be familiar with current software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be familiar with all product lines and customer base.
• Must be familiar with the data works system and be able to input and retrieve data.

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

Location and contact

Will Barrett

480 Wildwood Forest Drive, Suite 350, The Woodlands, TX 77380 USA

www.deugro.com

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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