Staff Accountant

A fast-growing engineering firm in Houston, TX is strengthening its finance team with a Staff Accountant who wants to make an immediate impact inside a highly respected civil engineering firm. This role supports all core accounting functions across more than 100 active projects. Working directly with the Controller, this person will help ensure accuracy, efficiency and operational excellence as the company scales.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with real upward mobility. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, proactive and confident reviewing and improving accounting processes. Someone who communicates well across departments, thrives in a collaborative environment and brings both ownership and humility to their work.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Record and review daily accounts receivable and cash receipts

• Prepare, review and approve monthly invoices

• Process accounts payable and ensure timely payments

• Reconcile monthly bank statements and general ledger accounts

• Review and manage weekly timesheets in Deltek Vantagepoint

• Communicate with employees on timesheet submissions and corrections

• Review monthly benefits transactions for accuracy

• Maintain accurate financial records within Deltek Vantagepoint

• Prepare monthly financial reports and project financial summaries for the Controller

• Support payroll processing and quarterly payroll tax reporting

• Analyze financial data for accuracy and identify trends

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

• Coordinate with leadership, consultants and project teams

• Create and update standard operating procedures for accounting functions

Staff Accountant Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years of accounting experience

• Strong AP/AR background and experience reviewing invoices and financial reconciliations

• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint

• Strong Excel and MS Office skills

• Experience in engineering or architectural project-based environments strongly preferred

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

• High attention to detail, urgency and accuracy

• Ability to adapt in a rapidly growing environment and support new processes

• Degree in Accounting or related field preferred, but experience may substitute

Benefits:

• End-of-year discretionary bonus

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, Dental & Vision available

• Generous PTO

• Profit sharing and potential sign-on bonus

• Stable company with long-term employee retention

• Friendly, diverse, collaborative workplace culture

• Clear growth path to Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager

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