Staff Accountant

The HT Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The HT Group has partnered with a growing manufacturing organization located in Northwest Houston (onsite) to hire a qualified Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This hands-on role offers broad exposure across the accounting function and collaboration with senior financial leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 2 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Process cash receipts, vendor invoices, credits, and account adjustments.
• Prepare production and inventory-related accounting entries.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and other accounting needs.
• Help improve accounting procedures and controls as the organization grows.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Houston, TX (Northwest/Willowood Area)

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 base + Discretionary Bonus

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing

The HT Group has partnered with a growing manufacturing organization located in Northwest Houston (onsite) in the search for a qualifiedStaff Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on position with broad exposure across the accounting function and the opportunity to work closely with senior financial leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This role is particularly well suited for an accountant who enjoys taking ownership of transactional accounting, reconciliations, and month-end activities while gaining additional exposure to manufacturing and inventory accounting. Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency would be a huge plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Process cash receipts, vendor invoices, credits, and account adjustments.
• Prepare production and inventory-related accounting entries.
• Perform bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Support inventory reconciliations and investigate transactional discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and other accounting needs.
• Help improve accounting procedures, controls, and transaction accuracy as the organization continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting required.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience is highly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position provides an opportunity to gain broad accounting exposure within an expanding manufacturing business while working closely with financial leadership. The successful candidate will have the ability to take ownership of core accounting responsibilities, contribute to process improvements, and expand their experience as the organization grows.