Accounting Analyst

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a well-rounded Staff Accountant to support multiple accounting functions in a small-to-mid-sized environment. The role involves hands-on work across AP, billing, reconciliations, and general accounting, with opportunities to contribute across the department.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000–$70,000 annually, with potential hourly options, and a strong possibility of Temp-to-Hire for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience in a small-to-mid-sized environment.
• Experience in AP, billing, reconciliations, and general accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable including invoice review, coding, processing and vendor follow-up.
• Handle customer invoicing and billing.
• Perform bank, vendor, and general ledger reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries and other accounting activities.
• Provide support with Accounts Receivable and cash application as needed.
• Work with large Excel spreadsheets to analyze and organize accounting data using PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and filters.

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Job ID#: 42154

Staff Accountant – Indefinite Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, with hourly options available
Schedule: Full-time
Position Type: Indefinite Temporary with a strong possibility of Temp-to-Hire

We are seeking a well-rounded Staff Accountant to support multiple areas of accounting within a small-to-mid-sized environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, is comfortable working hands-on across accounting functions, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable, including invoice review, coding, processing, and vendor follow-up.

• Handle customer invoicing and billing activities.

• Perform bank, vendor, and general ledger reconciliations and research discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and other general accounting activities.

• Provide support with Accounts Receivable and cash application as needed.

• Work with large Excel spreadsheets to analyze and organize accounting data using PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and other basic data analysis tools.

• Assist with various accounting projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a small-to-mid-sized company where you have supported multiple accounting functions.

• Well-rounded accounting background with experience in AP, billing, reconciliations, and general accounting.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and data analysis.

• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar. Specific Dynamics experience is not required.

• Strong understanding of accounting processes and the ability to follow transactions from PO through receipt, invoice, and payment.

• Hands-on, organized, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and find solutions.

• AR and cash application experience is a plus.

Position Highlights

• Indefinite temporary position with a strong possibility of Temp-to-Hire.

• Opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting rather than being limited to one function.

• Ideal for an accounting professional who is hands-on, adaptable, and eager to contribute across the department.