Associate Accountant

Dutech Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutech Systems in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Accountant – External Reporting to assist with preparing financial reports, SEC compliance, and maintaining accurate records. This developmental role offers hands-on exposure to public company reporting, internal controls, forecasting, and financial systems.

You will post routine journal entries, research accounting issues, support disclosures, and collaborate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filing SEC reports (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K).
• Support earnings releases and external reporting requirements.
• Post journal entries for routine accounting transactions.
• Research basic accounting issues and ensure internal control compliance.
• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Create accounting reports, reconciliations, analyses, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting teams.
• Support forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities.
• Develop knowledge of business processes, systems, and organizational structure.
• Maintain documentation while meeting reporting deadlines.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem solving

Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Associate Accountant – External Reporting will assist with preparing financial reports, supporting SEC compliance activities, researching accounting issues, and maintaining accurate financial records. This developmental role provides hands­-on exposure to public company financial reporting, internal controls, forecasting, and financial applications while helping build technical accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filing SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Support earnings releases and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries for routine accounting transactions.
• Research basic accounting issues and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with preparing financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Create accounting reports, reconciliations, analyses, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting teams.
• Support forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities.
• Develop knowledge of company business processes, accounting systems, and organizational structure.
• Maintain accurate documentation while meeting reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP or applicable accounting principles.
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative corporate environment.
• No previous accounting experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in accounting or finance.
• Interest in SEC reporting, external reporting, and technical accounting.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and corporate accounting processes.