General Ledger Accountant II

Stewart Information Services Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A leading real estate services provider in Houston is seeking a General Ledger Accountant II. In this role, you will manage general accounting activities, ensure compliance with financial policies and laws, and support financial statement preparation. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in Excel, understand US GAAP, and have at least 2 years of related work experience. This position offers a supportive work environment with a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for monthly, quarterly, & annual close.
• Review title office P&L activity and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting information and system integrity in accordance with standards.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Understanding of US GAAP

Strong organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

General Ledger Accountant II page is loaded## General Ledger Accountant IIlocations: USA TX Houston - 1360 Post Oak Blvdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR107107At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth – by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit .More information can be found on . Get title industry information and insights at . Follow Stewart on @StewartTitleCo, on @StewartTitleCo and on @StewartTitle# **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).### ### **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* 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 experienceEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerStewart 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**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.Stewart is on a journey to become the premier title services company. We offer personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction and are a leading global real estate services provider. At our core, we help make property ownership around the world possible. In doing that, we take every step to foster meaningful relationships through our ingenuity and efforts and are dedicated to going above and beyond to provide the best experience for employees and customers alike. To do so, we know we must sustainably serve our employees, shareholders, customers and our communities at large. That’s why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters a deep sense of pride, passion, respect and belonging, while lessening our impact on the environment and providing transparency around the way we do business.