Staff Accountant

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing in Houston is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage monthly and yearly close, review financial statements, and support tax compliance for construction projects.

Requires 2-5 years of accounting experience, accounting degree, and strong skills in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing. Proficiency with Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, or CMiC is preferred; CPA or candidate a plus.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree Required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience required.
• Familiarity with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing processes preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, CMiC, or similar systems preferred.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other related MS Office products.
• Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and yearly accounting close processes.
• Review financial statements and perform account reconciliations for irregularities.
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns.
• Assist in financial and tax audits.
• Oversee payroll and provide backup when necessary.
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger.
• Maintain job costing and related documentation.
• Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review internal controls and address deficiencies as needed.
• Maintain financial data accuracy and integrity.
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Report to the Controller and work to improve financial processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP

General ledger

Job costing

WIP reporting

Tax compliance

Audit support

Payroll

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint Vista

Foundation

CMiC

Job description

• Responsible for monthly and yearly accounting close processes
• Review financial statements and perform account reconciliations for irregularities
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
• Assist in financial and tax audits
• Oversee payroll and provide backup when necessary
• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities and expenses)
• Maintain job costing and related documentation
• Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
• Review internal controls and address any deficiencies as needed
• Maintain financial data accuracy and integrity
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Report to the Controller and work to improve financial processes
• Accounting Degree Required
• 2-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Familiarity with job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing processes preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, CMiC, or similar systems preferred.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other related MS Office products
• Knowledge of an accounting information system is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills