Accounting Specialist

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an Accounting Specialist in Houston, TX. The role involves maintaining financial records, managing accounts, and supporting financial reporting and audits. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks. This full-time position offers benefits like medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting.
• Proficient in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Manage vendor payables and customer receivables.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

QuickBooks experience

Microsoft Excel

Prioritization

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA track or certification

Tools

Expensify

Oracle

Job description

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency provided pay range

This range is provided by Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Senior Search Director, Murray Professional

A leading provider of midstream and marketing solutions is seeking an Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate financial records and support accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented professional with strong GAAP knowledge and QuickBooks experience. Working directly under the Controller, the new hire will manage month‑end close and general ledger tasks by tracking expenses and allocations while supporting financial reporting and process improvements.

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Manage vendor payables and customer receivables, employee expenses, and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including financial package preparation.
• Assist with intercompany accounting, fixed asset tracking, and capital project reporting.
• Review and verify expense submissions via Expensify and ensure proper coding.
• Maintain documentation for audits and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Partner with the Controller on cash flow analysis, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Support process improvements and assist in potential migration from QuickBooks to Oracle.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or project‑based environments
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and internal controls
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Expensify or comparable expense systems
• Proven ability to prioritize, self‑manage, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required; CPA track or certification is a plus

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Administrative

Industries

Oil and Gas

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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