Staff Accountant

Accurate Personnel LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Staff Accountant in Katy, TX, to support the billing process across our construction projects. You will issue invoice numbers, reconcile logs, monitor aging, and collaborate with field personnel and the Accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of AR experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid foundation in general accounting, including month-end close and ERP systems. Bachelor's degree preferred; first shift with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of AR experience including AR aging, customer billing support, invoice tracking, and collections follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, account reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Ability to reconcile AR subledger activity to the general ledger, research variances, and resolve differences independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.
• Hands-on experience with a mid-market or enterprise ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with field and project personnel.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or another project-based industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track invoice numbers for field and project personnel in support of the decentralized billing process.
• Reconcile invoice logs across projects and business units to ensure accuracy, completeness, and visibility into unbilled items.
• Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies, billing questions, cash application issues, and collection-related items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and send cash receipt notifications to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Support billing and reporting for both percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract types.
• Compile and provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with general accounting duties as needed, including account reconciliations and month-end close support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project personnel and the broader Accounting team on project reporting and reconciliation activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system (mid-market/enterprise)

Month-end close procedures

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: STAFF ACCOUNTANT IN KATY, TX

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Katy, TX. This individual will be responsible for supporting the billing process rather than performing customer billing directly — issuing invoice numbers, reconciling invoice logs, monitoring aging, and coordinating closely with field personnel across our construction projects. The ideal candidate brings strong AR expertise along with a working knowledge of general accounting and is comfortable supporting both percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract types.

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $65,000 to $70,000/yearly, paid weekly
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 1st shift, Monday through Friday
• Located in Katy, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue and track invoice numbers for field and project personnel in support of the decentralized billing process
• Reconcile invoice logs across projects and business units to ensure accuracy, completeness, and visibility into unbilled items
• Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies, billing questions, cash application issues, and collection-related items in a timely manner
• Prepare and send cash receipt notifications to appropriate internal stakeholders
• Support billing and reporting for both percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract types
• Compile and provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist with general accounting duties as needed, including account reconciliations and month-end close support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project personnel and the broader Accounting team on project reporting and reconciliation activities

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in accounts receivable, including responsibility for AR aging, customer billing support, invoice tracking, and collections follow-up
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile AR subledger activity to the general ledger, research variances, and resolve differences independently
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets
• Hands-on experience with a mid-market or enterprise ERP system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with field and project personnel
• High attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a decentralized, fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in construction, engineering, or another project-based industry strongly preferred
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract accounting preferred

(Salary range based on experience)

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.