General Ledger Accountant II

C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company in Houston is seeking a financial professional to manage compliance with financial policies and internal controls. This position starts as a hybrid role during training, transitioning to a fully remote position upon successful completion.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in Excel, and at least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting. A competitive benefits package is also included.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate general accounting activities including preparing journal entries.
• Support financial statement preparation and internal management reporting.
• Maintain accounting information and integrity in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze complex problems and recommend solutions.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of US GAAP

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

Collects, analyzes, monitors, and reports on the organization’s financial matters, managing and ensuring compliance with the organization’s financial policies, internal controls, and professional standards and all laws. Responsible for general accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable and expense reimbursement and revenue accounting (including accounts receivable). This role is hybrid during the training period and will transition to a fully remote position upon successful completion of training. Candidates must be local to the Houston area to support the initial in-office training requirements and any occasional business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and complete general accounting activities including preparing journal entries for monthly, quarterly, & annual close, review of title office P&L activity, detailed balance sheet reconciliations, and the investigation of variances or unusual trends
• Support financial statement preparation and internal management reporting
• Utilize strong organization skills to maintain accounting information and system integrity in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP & other regulating bodies and to support both internal and external audit requests
• Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents for continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
• Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner through excellent communication skills
• Acts as a resource for colleagues including collaborating with AP, AR, & FP&A teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and develop Excel models and reporting tools from concept to completion
• Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

Experience

• A demonstrated proficiency in Excel
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes
• Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.