Accountant

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in Houston to gain diverse experience across grants, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, and general ledger functions. You will work closely with senior accounting leadership and develop expertise in nonprofit accounting within a respected Houston organization.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, allocations, and month-end close, with involvement in audit prep and financial reporting for leadership committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA a plus.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, including payroll-related items.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and monthly entries.
• Prepare allocation entries for indirect costs and shared expenses.
• Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation activities.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance reporting to management.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Fixed assets

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Financial Edge

Job description

• Gain diverse accounting experience across grants, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, and general ledger functions
• Work closely with senior accounting leadership, including the Sr. Accounting Manager.
• Develop expertise in nonprofit and grant accounting within a highly respected Houston organization
• Build advanced skills in financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Increase your visibility through involvement in audit preparation and financial reporting for leadership committees
• Take ownership of fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
• Strengthen analytical skills through balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
• Contribute to an organization focused on creating meaningful community impact
• Participate in special projects that broaden your accounting knowledge and career growth
• Gain hands-on experience with Financial Edge (FE) and complex accounting allocation methodologies

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain diverse accounting experience across grants, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, and general ledger functions
• Work closely with senior accounting leadership, including the Sr. Accounting Manager.
• Develop expertise in nonprofit and grant accounting within a highly respected Houston organization
• Build advanced skills in financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Increase your visibility through involvement in audit preparation and financial reporting for leadership committees
• Take ownership of fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
• Strengthen analytical skills through balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
• Contribute to an organization focused on creating meaningful community impact
• Participate in special projects that broaden your accounting knowledge and career growth
• Gain hands-on experience with Financial Edge (FE) and complex accounting allocation methodologies

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll-related transactions, to the general ledger
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and related monthly entries
• Prepare allocation entries for indirect costs, occupancy expenses, and other shared costsAssist with month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation activities
• Analyze financial results and provide variance reporting to management

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close activities
• Knowledge of account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Experience with fixed assets, depreciation accounting, and balance sheet analysis a plus
• Familiarity with accounting systems.

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