Accountant Location: Central Houston, TX We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a well-established, privately held company in Central Houston. This position offers a broad range of accounting responsibilities, including general ledger accounting, financial reporting, inventory, and project-related accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with other departments. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on accounting role in a stable, successful business.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
- Support inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
- Assist with project accounting, including job costing, cost allocations, and revenue recognition.
- Work closely with operations and other departments to ensure accurate recording of costs and financial transactions.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and related depreciation.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and annual audit activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting preferred.
- 3+ years of general accounting experience, preferably with exposure to full‑cycle accounting.
- Strong general ledger, account reconciliation, and month‑end close experience.
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or job costing preferred.
- Background in distribution, construction, manufacturing, or another project‑based business is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively with other departments.
What We Offer
- Stable, established, privately held company.
- Broad accounting responsibilities with exposure to different areas of the business.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and grow professionally.
- Location: Central Houston, TX
Location: Central Houston, TX