Staff Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & Project Costing

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support multiple entities under the direction of the Accounting Manager. This role provides exposure to diverse accounting activities and growth opportunities.

You will assist with monthly closes, reconciliations, project costing, revenue recognition, audits, and reporting. Strong Excel, analytical skills, and attention to detail are essential. Some familiarity with AI productivity tools is beneficial, and ERP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Monthly and annual close activities with routine journal entries and supporting docs.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations; research discrepancies.
• Perform contract reconciliations between customer agreements, project records, and financial results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly closes and journal entries with proper documentation.
• Prepare reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support job costing, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting.

Skills

Excel Proficiency

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Data analysis

AI tools familiarity

SQL

Python

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Junior Staff Accountant will support multiple entities under the direction of the Accounting Manager. This role will

perform a variety of accounting functions that support financial operations while providing exposure to multiple areas of

accounting and opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including preparation and posting of routine journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and account coding.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and assist with resolving reconciling items.
• Perform contract reconciliations between customer agreements, project records, and financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and process bank deposits as required.
• Assist with management reporting by preparing schedules, analyzing project performance, and identifying key variances.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to support accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting.
• Review, reconcile, and record bank activity, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Accounts Receivable Support: Accurately and promptly apply customer receipts and deposits, assist with collection efforts and follow-up on outstanding client balances, and provide backup support for client billing and related accounts receivable activities.
• Provide support with monthly credit card reconciliations and transaction review as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.
• All other duties, special projects, and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred. Relevant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency required, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and
• basic data analysis techniques. Skills must be demonstrable and may be tested during the interview process.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (internship or full-time).
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for research, analysis, and process improvement is preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL and/or Python is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and process high transaction volumes accurately and efficiently.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems preferred.
• This position is on-site and follows a 9/80 work schedule.