Staff Accountant

American National; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

American National is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the General Accounting team in a hands-on role focused on journal entries, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting. This onsite position supports close activities and ledger-related work within a centralized accounting function.

You will collaborate with accounting, finance, actuarial, and other business partners to ensure accurate accounting tasks and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years hands-on accounting experience in general accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, or close support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and input journal entries with accurate documentation.
• Complete account reconciliations and resolve variances or outstanding items.
• Support close activities and general ledger accounting tasks.
• Assist with financial reporting support and ledger-related work.
• Help document accounting processes, templates, and procedures.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Close support

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

ERP system

Job description

Internal Job Title: General Accounting - Staff Accountant
Location: League City, TX. - Marina One or Houston, Texas | Work Arrangement: Onsite/office-based
Status: Full-Time, Hourly
Reports to: Director, Financial Reporting
Leveling Note: In review of candidate qualifications, another job level may be considered, (Associate Accountant)
American National is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our General Accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on journal entry and reconciliation work, understands core accounting concepts, and is ready to contribute to a collaborative team focused on accuracy, process improvement, and timely financial reporting.
As part of a growing, centralized accounting function, you will support key close activities, help prepare and maintain account reconciliations, assist with ledger-related work, and partner across teams to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity for someone with general accounting experience who is looking to build depth, gain exposure to broader accounting processes, and grow within a supportive environment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and input journal entries with accurate support and documentation
• Complete account reconciliations and help resolve variances or outstanding items
• Support close activities
• Assist with general ledger accounting tasks and related financial reporting support
• Help strengthen and document accounting processes, templates, and procedures
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, actuarial, and other business partners as work transitions into the centralized accounting team
• Manage assigned tasks, while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional accounting experience may be considered
• Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in general accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, or close support
• Strong understanding of basic accounting concepts, including debits, credits, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven close environment
• Comfortable taking direction, asking thoughtful questions, and following work through completion
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up
• Ability to collaborate well with team members and cross-functional business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or another ERP system
• Experience with BlackLine or other reconciliation tools
• Insurance, financial services, or regulated industry experience
• Exposure to quarterly reporting, financial statement support, or statutory accounting activities
• CPA eligibility, CPA progress, or interest in continued accounting development

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative and supportive accounting team
• Contribute to a growing centralized accounting function with opportunities to improve processes
• Gain exposure to close activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and cross-functional accounting work
• Build accounting depth in a stable organization with long-term career development opportunities

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.
American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We're committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people-centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.

Hiring Practices

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner, and only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging into their account.
While candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for personal interview preparation, the use of AI or automated tools is not permitted during any live or recorded interview, assessment, or at any stage of the application process where original candidate responses are required. Candidates are expected to represent their own qualifications, skills, and experiences throughout the hiring process. American National does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies without a valid, signed agreement in place, and no fees will be paid for unauthorized submissions. Additionally, American National's ability to sponsor employment-based immigration authorization is limited and available only for certain positions based on business needs and role requirements.
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.