Accountant II

Sci Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Houston, TX is seeking an accounting professional to perform routine to advanced accounting and auditing tasks. You will handle reconciliations, journal entries, and work papers, while ensuring GAAP compliance and supporting SEC reporting where needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and about two years of accounting experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel are essential to prepare reports and respond to audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline is required.
• 2 years of accounting experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with GAAP and SEC reporting is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional-level accounting duties including reconciliations, trial balances, and journal entries.
• Prepares work papers, schedules, and reports.
• Examines accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations.
• Ensures transactions align with policies and GAAP standards.
• Prepares financial statements and inter-company analyses as needed.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting familiarity

Data analysis

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

Job description

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Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:
  • Performing and reviewing reconciliations
  • Completing trial balances and journal entries
  • Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
• Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations
• Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards
• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested
• Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.
• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.
• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.
• Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.
• May prepare financial statements.
• May prepare foreign currency translations.
• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.
• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience:

• Two (2) years of accounting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting is a plus
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation
• Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Finance and Accounting

Job Location: US-TX - Houston