Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Houston seeks a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger activities, revenue tracking, and compliance with accounting standards. The role involves preparation of financial reports and collaboration with project managers, ideal for candidates with a background in accounting within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger maintenance and monthly reconciliations.
• Work closely with project managers on job costing and forecasting.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

This range is provided by Ledgent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Ledgent

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is currently partnering with a Houston client in the construction industry to identify a Staff Accountant for their team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing company.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations
• Apply percentage of completion methodology to track revenue recognition and project performance
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and forecasting
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and assist with the close process
• Support internal and external audits, as well as tax-related activities
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience specifically within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Building Construction

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