Accountant II

Campbell Transportation Company Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Transportation Company Inc. is seeking an Accountant II to support daily financial operations in Houston, TX. The role involves maintaining the fixed asset system, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–3 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and GAAP knowledge. Collaboration across departments and accuracy are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.
• Working knowledge of GAAP reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset system: additions, disposals, depreciation, and location changes.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze data and assist with audits by providing requested schedules.

Skills

Excel

GAAP reporting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft GP

Job description

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Professional Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1323

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant II to support day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will assist with general ledger maintenance, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The Accountant II is expected to assist in various ad hoc reporting requests as well as various departmental projects and initiatives. This position reports to the Manager- Accounting, and will be located in our Houston, TX office.

• Responsible for the monthly maintenance of the fixed asset system including recording additions, disposals, depreciation and any modifications to asset locations.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Analyze financial data and investigate discrepanciesAssist with audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Post daily cash transactions
• Maintain prepaids and recurring entries monthly entries
• Assist with reviewing approving daily A/P and A/R batches for posting
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting-related issues

Minimum Educational and Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a certified institution.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Displays working knowledge of GAAP reporting.
• Excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills.
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills and is an effective time manager and multi-tasker.
• Displays knowledge of financial accounting software programs and an aptitude for learning new software applications.
• Displays good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Educational and Job Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft GP

Physical Capabilities:

• Carry, push, pull or move 10 pounds regularly, or up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day

Note that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, and the list of job tasks is not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management as needed.

AAP/EEO Statement

Campbell Transportation Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.