General Ledger Accountant II

Stewart Title; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness insurance options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stewart Title is looking for a dedicated finance professional to manage accounting activities, ensuring compliance with financial policies and standards. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, supporting financial statements, and collaborating across departments to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has strong expertise in US GAAP, Excel proficiency, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Stewart Title offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience required.
• Experience with month-end close processes is a plus.
• Ability to solve complex problems using technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Maintain accounting information integrity in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Understanding of US GAAP

Ability to analyze financial data

Collaboration skills

Excellent 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).

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
• Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner
• 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

Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, 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.

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].