Accountant

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper is seeking a qualified accounting professional to maintain financial records and support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. The role develops, implements, and monitors accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and coordination with various departments to ensure policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, amortization, allocations, depreciation, fixed assets, and correcting entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze income statement and balance sheet fluctuations and provide explanations for variances.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, financial guidelines, internal controls, and procedures.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to communicate financial policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or pursuit

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SharePoint

JAMIS ERP

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records and supporting the organization's financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. This role plays a key part in developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving accounting policies, financial guidelines, internal controls, business processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:

Financial Accounting

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, amortization, allocations, depreciation, fixed assets, and correcting entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze income statement and balance sheet fluctuations and provide explanations for variances.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Internal Controls, Policies, and Procedures

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, financial guidelines, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, GAAP/IFRS, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor adherence to established processes and identify control deficiencies or process gaps.
• Develop and maintain documentation of accounting workflows, procedures, and control activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Perform periodic reviews of financial transactions to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Partner with operational departments to communicate financial policies and process expectations.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Support preparation of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide management with actionable insights.
• Assist in developing cash flow forecasts and monitoring actual cash performance.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and management analyses.

Audit and Compliance

• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests and assist with implementing audit recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and government reporting requirements.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Project Management teams.
• Provide financial support and reporting to management as needed.
• Participate in management meetings and special projects.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• CPA designation or pursuit of certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at company field offices and various sites away from the home office.
• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and giving speeches to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Special Skills

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies and safety program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP/accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Share Point and Jamis or similar ERP experience beneficial.

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