Accountant II - MIT

Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc. seeks an accounting professional for monthly closing, reporting, and analysis. This contract-to-hire role involves preparing financial statements and coordinating with the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager.

The position emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced office environment in Houston. Strong Excel and Dynamics knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• More than 2 years direct experience in Accounting is required.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing, prepare and analyze financial statements (BS/PL/CF).
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with tax filings and audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Large data sets

Independent work

Understanding business documents

Willingness to learn

Excel

Power Query

Microsoft Dynamics

Communication skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Summary

This role is a contract-to-hire position responsible for monthly closing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements and reports them to the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager.

Summary

This role is a contract-to-hire position responsible for monthly closing, preparing, and analyzing financial reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements and reports them to the Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Monthly accounting activities including but not limited to Accounts receivable/Accounts payable processing, Fixed Assets, Prepaid amortization.
• Bank reconciliation
• Sales tax exemption certificate process and sales tax filings
• Assist in reporting monthly Financial Statement (BS/ PL/CF), including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist in reporting monthly Inventory calculation
• Assist in reporting quarterly financial statement to Shareholders (Mitsui Tokyo)
• Assist in internal & external audit request for information
• Assist in preparation of tax return
• Assists in internal control assessment and improvement
• Assists in creating, updating and analyzing budget and forecast
• Communicates with concerned personnel within the company, parent company, external auditor / tax advisor / accounting advisor, project partner / vendor to complete tasks
• Assist with other activities as needed

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical mindset to understand business substance supports accounting judgment in non-routine situations.
• Ability to work with large datasets, identify relevant information, and carry analysis through with responsibility and follow through.
• Able to work independently or with little or no supervision, responsively and initiatively
• Basic business skills and knowledge (understanding normal business flow and ability to understand business documents such as contracts, invoices, and official letters)
• Motivation to learn complex accounting areas such as fixed assets, revenue recognition for power generation, hedge accounting, and long-term contract valuation, with guidance
• System experience with Microsoft Dynamics, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, includes Power Query (use of AI support is acceptable), and optimize worksheets
• Able to look for improving process and productivity, and to work independently with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, including explaining accounting conclusions and data analysis
• Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment

Education & Experience

• More than 2 years direct experience in Accounting required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required

Language Skills

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

Licences, Certificates, Registrations

• None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups

Disclaimer

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability