Staff Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Staff Accountant for an in-office role in the Galveston/Houston area. The position is temporary-to-hire and requires local commuting to Galveston daily; candidates must reside within 30 miles.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, and assisting with AP/AR, with strong Excel and GAAP knowledge. Salary ranges are posted hourly at $31–$36, with staff level annual equivalents around $65–70K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant (JN -112026-434344) Houston, Texas

Salary: USD31 - USD36 per hour

***THIS POSITION IS A 100% IN OFFICE POSITION IN GALVESTON, TX. MUST LIVE WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS AND ABLE TO COMMUTE TO GALVESTON DAILY.****

****THIS IS A TEMP-TO-HIRE POSITION SO WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT WORKING AND AVAILABLE TO WORK IMMEDIATELY. ****

Galveston, TX area company is in need of a Staff Accountant on a temporary-to-hire basis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation

Minimum Educational and Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience as an Accountant handling general ledger accounting functions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Working knowledge of GAAP reporting
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Salary is $65-70K for Staff level. Will also consider Senior Accountants at $70-75K range. Equivalent hourly rate during the temporary period.