Senior/Staff Accountant

Qwikkit; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid schedule (remote 1 day/week)

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Shared Profit Program

Job summary

Qwikkit is seeking a Senior/Staff Accountant in Houston to support financial operations and month-end closes. You will work closely with the Controller and own payroll, tax compliance, and internal controls across multi-state operations.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, accuracy, and process improvement, with a hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Strong proficiency in month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, GL accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting processes that support business operations and decision-making.
• Deliver accurate month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial support schedules.
• Develop scalable accounting processes that improve efficiency while maintaining financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights for business decisions.
• Own and execute end-to-end payroll process, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain payroll-related compliance through timely tax reconciliations and coordination with payroll providers.
• Ensure timely filing of sales and use tax, property tax, 1099s, and other tax obligations.
• Monitor multi-state payroll and tax compliance; address notices and audits.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP accounting

Payroll

Tax compliance

ERP software

Excel

Communication

Multistate tax

Offshore coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Founded in 2017, Qwikkit is transforming apartment cabinet renovations by making the process faster, simpler, and more cost-effective. Our team combines decades of industry experience with technology, automation, and a commitment to continuous improvement to better serve our customers and support our growth.

As a key member of our Finance team, the Senior / Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller to support Qwikkit's financial operations and continued growth. This is a hands-on role for someone who values ownership, collaboration, accuracy, and finding better ways to work.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting processes that support business operations and decision-making.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Deliver accurate month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial support schedules for assigned areas.
• Develop scalable accounting processes that improve efficiency while maintaining financial accuracy.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights that support informed business decisions.

Payroll & Compliance

• Own and execute the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and timely, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Maintain payroll-related compliance through timely tax reconciliations and coordination with payroll providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of sales and use tax, property tax, 1099 reporting, and other assigned tax obligations.
• Monitor multi-state payroll and tax compliance requirements and proactively address tax notices, audits, and regulatory changes.
• Partner with external tax advisors by providing accurate schedules and supporting documentation.
• Support financial, 401(k) (with HR), workers' compensation, and insurance audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and ensuring timely completion of assigned audit activities.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and tax-related issues.
• Establish clear ownership and collaboration between Accounting, HR, and payroll providers.

Treasury, Payables & Internal Controls

• Safeguard company assets through strong cash management, banking, and payment controls.
• Maintain efficient accounts payable oversight, ensuring timely invoice processing, exception resolution, and vendor support.
• Ensure vendor onboarding, documentation, and payment processes are accurate, compliant, and well controlled.
• Perform day-to-day treasury and banking activities, including deposits, cash application, vendor payments, wire transfers, ACH transactions, checks, and positive pay controls.
• Execute treasury activities, banking activities, corporate payment methods, and vendor payment controls to ensure secure financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls that reduce financial risk and prevent fraud.
• Ensure banking and treasury activities are executed accurately and in a timely manner.

Offshore Partnership, Reporting & Business Partnership

• Build productive partnerships with offshore accounting resources through clear communication and accountability.
• Establish effective ownership boundaries and process handoffs between internal and offshore teams.
• Review, coach, and continuously improve offshore accounting quality and consistency.
• Maintain accurate accounting for fixed assets, construction-in-progress, prepaids, and customer rebate programs.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, operational metrics, and supporting schedules that support informed business decisions.
• Perform meaningful account analysis and identify trends or variances requiring action.
• Serve as a reliable accounting resource by partnering with internal teams, offshore resources, and external stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling payroll, financial, and employee information.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Continuously evaluate accounting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
• Drive workflow improvements through automation, technology, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools.
• Maintain current SOPs, process documentation, and accounting procedures that support business continuity.
• Develop and refine standardized processes, controls, and documentation that improve consistency across both internal and offshore accounting functions.
• Seek opportunities to eliminate recurring issues through root-cause analysis and sustainable process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong proficiency in month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on payroll accounting experience, including payroll tax reconciliation.
• Multi-state sales and use tax experience; property tax, 1099s, and income tax support are a plus.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Willingness and ability to use AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency, and genuine comfort adopting new technology.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator who can explain financial information to non-financial partners.
• Comfortable working independently while partnering with leaders across the organization.
• Experience partnering with or overseeing offshore/outsourced accounting teams is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA a plus.

Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for Qwikkit's Shared Profit Program.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid life insurance.
• Education reimbursement plan, employee referral program and employee assistance program.
• Hybrid schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week following successful onboarding.
• Occasional additional hours may be required during month-end, year-end, audits, and other critical periods.

Who Thrives Here

This role is a deliberate blend of high-level thinking and hands-on execution. The people who succeed here take ownership of the entire picture — the strategic and the routine — and see AI and process improvement as opportunities to build something better. If you're a strong accountant who's energized by owning your areas end-to-end in a growing company, we'd love to talk.

Qwikkit is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.