Staff Accountant - Houston

Quiddity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, &

Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity 7

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Paid Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Other Benefits

Job summary

Quiddity, a civil engineering and planning firm based in Texas, seeks a motivated Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting activities and learn across A/R, A/P, GL, and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration within a growing professional services team in Houston.

You'll handle journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close support, and financial documentation while developing strong accounting foundations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting profession.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities across multiple areas of the business.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable (A/R), including payment processing and account follow-up.
• Assist with Accounts Payable (A/P), including invoice review, coding, processing, and vendor account maintenance.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with General Ledger activities and month-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Conduct account analysis to identify trends, variances, and unusual activity.
• Assist with preparation of financial and management reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and projects as skills and experience develop.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build a strong foundation while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of accounting functions.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in developing a broad understanding of accounting within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities across multiple areas of the business.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable (A/R), including payment processing and account follow-up.
• Assist with Accounts Payable (A/P), including invoice review, coding, processing, and vendor account maintenance.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with General Ledger activities and month-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Conduct account analysis to identify trends, variances, and unusual activity.
• Assist with preparation of financial and management reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and projects as skills and experience develop.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting profession.

What We Offer

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional early in their career to gain exposure to A/R, A/P, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, account analysis, and project accounting while developing the skills necessary for long-term career growth in accounting.

If you are looking for a role where you can expand your accounting knowledge, take on increasing responsibility, and grow with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 14 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we've been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 ½ Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.