Staff Accountant

BGSF; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Staff Accountant based in Downtown Houston. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing reconciliations, and supporting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The firm offers competitive benefits, including medical and vision insurance, alongside a supportive growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger systems and consolidation accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain and balance consolidation systems.
• Analyze financial information and develop reports.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconcile accounts.
• Manage payments and request disbursements.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures.
• Respond to accounting inquiries.
• Support mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information.
• Assist with audit requests.

Skills

Experience with account and bank reconciliations

Financial statement preparation

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Downtown (Onsite, Monday – Friday)

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for candidates coming from Big 4 accounting firms or larger organizations with hands‑on experience in account and bank reconciliations, deposits, financial statement preparation, GAAP, and general ledger accounting. Staff Accountants have significant opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing data from the general ledger and various departments.
• Maintain and balance automated consolidation systems, including inputting data, scheduling processes, and verifying accuracy.
• Analyze financial information and develop reports using spreadsheets; verify data for accuracy.
• Prepare general ledger entries, maintain records, and reconcile accounts.
• Manage payments, accrue expenses, assign account numbers, request disbursements, and reconcile accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by reviewing current practices and recommending improvements.
• Respond to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting relevant data.
• Support mergers and acquisitions through financial review, data conversion, and preparation of supplemental information for financial statements.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information and protect organizational value.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including SOX compliance.
• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned to support the finance team.

Core Competencies

• Performance Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness and Credibility
• Customer Service Orientation
• Time Management

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger systems and consolidation accounting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Consumer Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)