Accountant

Sharps-Medical-Waste-Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharps Medical Waste Services in Houston, TX, is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and two remote days.

You will support month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis across our multi‑location organization, ensuring accurate reporting and timely decision making. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least three years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, ERP

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and time‑sensitive month‑end close.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record month‑end journal entries, including accruals, payroll, fixed assets, and lease accounting under ASC 842
• Maintain the fixed asset roll‑forward, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform detailed analysis of assigned accounts in accordance with the close calendar
• Manage the property tax accounting process, including coordination with third‑party consultants
• Analyze location‑level financial results and explain variances and fluctuations to management
• Account for rebate programs, including accrual estimates, tracking, and true‑ups
• Perform bank matching in NetSuite and create monthly deposits using third‑party vendor data

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Description

Come join the largest independent Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.

Sharps Medical Waste Services is seeking an Accountant to join our growing Accounting & Finance team. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, improving processes, and taking ownership of key accounting activities. The Accountant will support month‑end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, audits, and other core accounting functions across our multi‑location organization. This position will also have the opportunity to identify process improvements, introduce new efficiencies, and collaborate across the business to support accurate financial reporting and informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Month-End Support

• Prepare and record month‑end journal entries, including accruals, payroll, fixed assets, and lease accounting under ASC 842
• Maintain the fixed asset roll‑forward, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform detailed analysis of assigned accounts in accordance with the close calendar
• Manage the property tax accounting process, including coordination with third‑party consultants
• Analyze location‑level financial results and explain variances and fluctuations to management
• Account for rebate programs, including accrual estimates, tracking, and true‑ups
• Perform bank matching in NetSuite and create monthly deposits using third‑party vendor data

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with annual audits, including compilation of schedules and supporting work papers

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and help implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude) to automate and streamline accounting processes
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and cross‑functional initiatives that support operational and strategic goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• ERP experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction while collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• NetSuite experience.
• Multi‑location or multi‑entity accounting experience.
• Experience with a private equity‑backed company.