Accounting Manager

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known staffing and consulting company is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager in Houston, Texas, to lead a team in overseeing general ledger accounting and ensuring timely monthly close activities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounting, hold a CPA, and be proficient with Blackline and SAP. Responsibilities include audit collaboration, internal controls, and supporting major projects. The company offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in overseeing general ledger entries and monthly close activities.
• Knowledge of SEC and regulatory filings, including FERC Form 60.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for general ledger accounting and timely close activities.
• Oversee preparation of audit schedules and collaborate with auditors.
• Ensure the adequacy of internal controls and support major financial projects.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting standards

Audit collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Blackline

SAP

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to manage a team of three for a large utility company in Houston, Texas. This position leads a team responsible for the general ledger accounting of holding companies, a centralized service company, and other unregulated entities, while also overseeing key accounting processes across all business segments. The role ensures timely and accurate monthly close activities by identifying and recording all necessary general ledger entries, assigning and monitoring staff work, and approving journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances, and schedules used for SEC and regulatory filings, including the FERC Form 60. This position also oversees audit schedule preparation, collaborates with internal and external auditors, and responds to inquiries from leadership, FP&A, and other stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include determining appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, ensuring the adequacy of internal controls, supporting major projects such as new debt instruments, system implementations, and divestitures, and continuously improving accounting processes. The role provides coaching and development for staff, troubleshoots system‑generated posting issues, and ensures proper retention and destruction of records in accordance with company policy.

Requirements:

• CPA
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting from an accredited university
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team as a supervisor/manager
• Experience with Blackline for certifying journal entries & account reconciliation
• Experience in SAP as an accountant
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting