Staff Accountant

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Houston is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team. You will handle general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close while supporting day-to-day financial operations in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. Manufacturing experience and knowledge of Dynamics GP are a plus. This is an on-site role in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Dynamics GP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Support AP/AR activities including invoice review, payments, and collections.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and prepare financial reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with inventory and manufacturing accounting and balance review.
• Research variances and resolve discrepancies with operations.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
• Perform additional accounting duties as needed.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Manufacturing accounting

Microsoft Excel

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the Houston area that's looking to add a Staff Accountant to its Finance & Accounting team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close while supporting day-to-day financial operations in a manufacturing environment.

If you're detail-oriented, highly organized, and have strong experience in general accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Reconcile bank accounts and assigned balance sheet accounts
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice review, payment processing, and collection follow-up
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and preparation of financial reports
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Assist with inventory and manufacturing accounting, including reviewing transactions and account balances
• Research variances and resolve routine discrepancies in collaboration with operations and other departments
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and record-retention procedures
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
• Perform additional accounting duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Why This Role?

• Play an important role in supporting accounting and financial operations for an established manufacturing company
• Gain exposure to inventory and manufacturing accounting processes
• Work closely with Accounting and Operations teams
• Take ownership of key accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Join a collaborative environment where your accounting expertise directly supports business operations

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