Assistant Controller

Houston City Personnel

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

100% health insurance premiums paid

Remote work options

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Houston is seeking an Executive Recruiter for an accounting position. The ideal candidate will have a BBA in Accounting, strong technical skills, and expertise in US GAAP. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting activities, preparing financial statements, and overseeing internal controls. This full-time role offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a supportive work environment, facilitating professional growth in the finance sector.

Qualifications

Strong technical skills and US GAAP expertise.
Effective business writing and strong analytical skills.
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting activities and maintain the general ledger.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee internal financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Technical skills

US GAAP expertise

Business writing

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

BBA Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Intacct

Job description

Pay Information

Houston City Personnel provided pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Executive Recruiter at Houston City Personnel

The right candidate will be a self‑motivated individual who is communicative, a team player, takes initiative and pride in their work with exceptionally strong technical and analytical skills. This opportunity is ideal for a hard worker with a strong accounting and financial reporting background looking to leverage that skillset to personally and professionally grow in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting activities including maintenance of the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations with the support of the Project Accountant, including bill processing, approvals and payments
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations
Oversee periodic draws against development loans and bonds, ensuring completeness, compliance and project liquidity needs are met
Lead calculation, preparation and payment of monthly internal project billings
Participate in preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts and budget vs. actuals reporting
Assist with the preparation, review and administration of internal and external reporting requirements for investors, lenders, banks, etc.
Support the development and marketing teams on project financial and accounting matters
Support the internal financial analysts to inform project cash flow and returns projections
Liaise with external auditor and tax accountants, overseeing project audits and tax return preparation
Oversee vendor onboarding, communication and compliance
Oversee 1099 preparation and remittance

Special Projects / Other

Support the Controller, Directors and Owners with special projects as needed
Assist with creation, documentation and implementation of various accounting policies and procedures
Oversee internal financial controls and procedures, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting

Leadership

Supervise Accounting staff to support growth and professional development
Provide leadership toward additional value‑added activities and support operational and departmental excellence, while fostering teamwork across functions

Qualifications

BBA Accounting required
Strong technical skills and US GAAP expertise
Effective business writing, strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong quantitative and technical/computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; experience with Intacct a plus
Must be a team player who will work well in a small company environment

Compensation

We offer a very competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, including a 401(k) plan with company match. The company also pays 100% of health insurance premiums for its employees and their dependents. In addition, we have a program in place to share the financial performance of our real estate development projects with all members of the company. We also offer the ability to work remotely as approved by management.