Accountant

Elior; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Discount Program

Voluntary UNUM offering

Job summary

Elior is seeking an Accountant in Houston, TX to support general ledger activities, lease accounting, and financial analysis within a hybrid work model. The role involves month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and ensuring accuracy of financial results.

You will partner with Accounting, Finance, and cross-functional teams to investigate variances, resolve issues, and provide insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger and month-end close.
• Experience with lease accounting and reviewing lease agreements from an accounting perspective.
• Experience with financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Strong account reconciliation skills and GAAP knowledge.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Hybrid Houston, TX schedule with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage key areas of the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Own and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including leases and fixed assets.
• Review lease agreements and support lease accounting activities.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze financial results, variances, and working capital to aid decisions.
• Investigate discrepancies and intercompany variances with Accounting/Finance.
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and audit schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and support special projects.

Skills

General ledger

Lease accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel (pivot, lookups)

Problem solving

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42384

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Segment: Elior Corporate

Brand: ENA Corporate

Location: Houston,TX

The Role at a glance

We’re looking for an Accountant with strong general ledger experience and a background in lease accounting and financial analysis. This role will support month-end close, account reconciliations, lease accounting, financial reporting, and analysis while helping ensure the accuracy of our financial results. You’ll partner with Accounting, Finance, and other teams to analyze financial activity, investigate variances, resolve accounting issues, and provide insights that support business decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage key areas of the general ledger and prepare journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Own and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including leases, accruals, fixed assets, insurance, intercompany, and project-related accounts.
• Review and analyze lease agreements and support lease accounting activities, including classification, measurement, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring assigned accounting activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Analyze financial results, including trends, variances, working capital, and other key financial metrics, and provide insights to support business decisions, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and intercompany variances in partnership with Accounting and Finance teams.
• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management and internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve accounting and reporting issues and support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience with lease accounting and reviewing lease agreements from an accounting perspective.
• Experience with financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Strong account reconciliation experience and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or a similar platform.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and partner effectively across teams.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Houston, TX and travel occasionally as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience with fixed assets, intercompany accounting, working capital reporting, or a multi-entity environment.

Where you’ll be working

This position is based at Elior’s corporate office in Houston, TX, with a hybrid schedule of Monday through Thursday in the office and remote on Fridays. Houston office location: 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041

Compensation Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer

This job description can be revised by management as needed.