Entry-Level ESG Accountant: External Reporting & SEC

Aquent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Aquent, a premier talent solutions partner, invites you to begin a career in public company accounting within their External Reporting team in Houston. You will gain hands-on experience with US GAAP, financial statement disclosures, and SEC reporting processes, building technical accounting expertise and analytical skills through practical participation in the external reporting cycle.

Ideal for recent graduates, this developmental role exposes you to general accounting, internal controls,

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• A working knowledge of US GAAP or country-specific accounting principles.
• No previous accounting experience required, making this an ideal entry point for recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and filing of essential SEC reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
• Support the development and release of earnings announcements and other external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the External Reporting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Engage cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and their supporting documentation.
• Develop a strong understanding of business systems, processes, controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and post journal vouchers for basic accounting transactions.
• Research basic accounting issues and transactions, including related internal controls.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Aquent, a premier talent solutions partner, invites you to begin a career in public company accounting within their External Reporting team in Houston. You will gain hands-on experience with US GAAP, financial statement disclosures, and SEC reporting processes, building technical accounting expertise and analytical skills through practical participation in the external reporting cycle.

Ideal for recent graduates, this developmental role exposes you to general accounting, internal controls,