Staff Accountant CPA Candidate

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm seeks a Staff Accountant for an indefinite temporary position in Central Houston. The role includes full cycle general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in accounting and prior relevant experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required with internship experience.
• 2 years of full cycle general ledger accounting preferred.
• Strong planning and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle general ledger accounting.
• Maintain account sub-ledgers and assist in financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and correct account discrepancies.

Skills

General ledger accounting

GAAP compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant
Indefinite temp
Central Houston

Duties:

• Responsible for full cycle general ledger accounting to include preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain account sub-ledgers
• Assist in internal/external financial reporting and audits
• Ensure compliance with GAAP by researching accounting positions and researching and correcting account discrepancies
• Answer inquiries from and collaborate with finance, operations, contracts, and engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required with accounting internship experience
• CPA eligible and actively pushing through the process
• 2 years of full cycle general ledger accounting and 1 year of public accounting experience preferred; upstream or midstream experience highly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Power BI and Alteryx a PLUS
• Must be open to evolve and pivot; eager, driven, and collaborative
• Organized with strong planning and time management skills; fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly changing and growing environment; proactive, problem-solver, and analytical
• Strong communication skills, detailed and accurate, and consistently produce strong work

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.