Staff Accountant III

The Goree Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goree Companies in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our team. The role focuses on accuracy in financial records, reporting, and compliance, leveraging your background to support growth and financial health.

You will handle daily transactions, AP/AR, and multi-entity records, develop procedures, and work independently while embracing AI tools as we automate processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting or AEC industry.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Experience with multiple entity financial records.
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a plus, along with knowledge of pivot tables, data organization and transfer tools, and conditional formulas.
• Must be willing to learn and utilize AI tools as the company introduces automated tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily accounting transactions, including invoicing, deposits, and updating the bank registry.
• Handles accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including processing bills, payments, invoices, and customer collections.
• Maintains accurate debit and credit transactions and demonstrates a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Manages accounting activities and financial records across multiple companies.
• Develops and follows accounting procedures to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Keeps accounting records and transactions accurate and up to date.
• Meets tight deadlines and effectively manages multiple priorities in a face-paced, fast-growing company
• Works independently, takes ownership of responsibilities, and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong organizational, analytical, and

problem-solving skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Work independently with minimal_super

8+ years of accounting or AEC industry

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Pivot tables

Job description

This position will be an integral part of our accounting team, responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Building upon your previous experience and expertise, contribute to financial reporting, analysis, and compliance efforts, supporting the overall financial health of the company.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily accounting transactions, including invoicing, deposits, and updating the bank registry
• Handles accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including processing bills, payments, invoices, and customer collections
• Maintains accurate debit and credit transactions and demonstrates a solid understanding of accounting principles
• Manages accounting activities and financial records across multiple companies
• Develops and follows accounting procedures to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Keeps accounting records and transactions accurate and up to date
• Meets tight deadlines and effectively manages multiple priorities in a face-paced, fast-growing company
• Works independently, takes ownership of responsibilities, and performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in accounting or AEC industry
• Associate degree or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience with multiple entity financial records
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a plus, along with knowledge of pivot tables, data organization and transfer tools, and conditional formulas
• Must be willing to learn and utilize AI tools as the company introduces automated tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision