Staff Accountant

Gate---Tx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GATE is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting and Finance department with accurate and timely financial records. The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting (preferred) and at least 1 year of accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills.

Responsibilities include journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, OpenAir project setup, payroll processing, month-end close documentation, and accurate invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• Minimum 1 year accounting experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong integrity and dependability with urgency
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with customer billing processes and portals
• Experience with month-end close activities and journal entries
• Ability to prepare and enter journal entries for GATE and affiliates
• Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Knowledge of accurate invoicing processes and billing portals

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries for GATE and affiliated companies as part of the month-end close
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the setup of OpenAir projects
• Process payroll using an outside payroll service
• Maintain a file of month-end close-related documentation
• Become familiar with customer billing processes and use billing portals
• Create and submit accurate and timely invoices to customers
• Adhere to GATE policies and procedures in a positive manner
• Contribute to a positive and professional culture within GATE
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Integrity & dependability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

OpenAir

Payroll service

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting and Finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records.

Experience & Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Well organized with attention to detail required.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Well-versed in Microsoft Excel
• Exhibit professionalism and be customer-focused
• Continue to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities where appropriate, reading industry professional publications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity with company standards
• Prepare and enter Journal Entries for GATE and affiliated companies as part of the month-end close
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist with the setup of OpenAir projects
• Process payroll using an outside payroll service
• Maintain a file of month-end close-related documentation
• Become familiar with customer billing processes and be able to use customer billing portals
• Create and submit accurate and timely invoices to customers
• Responsible for adhering to GATE policies and procedures in a positive manner
• Proactively work to create a positive and professional culture within GATE
• Other duties as assigned

GATE is an equal opportunity employer.

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