Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Staff Accountant for their South Houston accounting team. This early-career role offers a solid foundation in general accounting, with exposure to month-end close, financial analysis, and financial reporting activities.

You will support process improvements, assist with system-related projects, and build toward more advanced accounting responsibilities as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; Finance degree considered.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Understanding of balance sheet and income statement accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accrual accounting activities.
• Analyze expenses and financial transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting and account analysis.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system-related projects.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Fixed Assets

General Ledger

Debits and Credits

Financial Analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance degree considered

Job description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team in South Houston. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in general accounting while gaining exposure to month-end close, financial analysis, and financial reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and general ledger postings
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Support accrual accounting activities
• Analyze expenses and financial transactions
• Assist with financial reporting and account analysis
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system-related projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred; Finance degree considered
• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Fixed Assets
• General Ledger Accounting
• Understanding of debits and credits
• Understanding of balance sheet and income statement accounting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

This position offers significant opportunities for advancement. As you grow in the role, you'll gain increased exposure to:

• Advanced accounting responsibilities
• Process improvement initiatives
• System implementations
• Cross-functional business operations
• Potential future leadership opportunities