Accountant - Entry Level Houston, TX

Entry-Level Accountant

We are looking for an entry-level accountant to join a growing team in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone with at least one year of accounting experience who enjoys supporting day-to-day financial operations while building a strong foundation across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and compliance activities. The role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and the chance to contribute to accurate reporting, audit readiness, and effective financial recordkeeping.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and help maintain timely and accurate accounts payable activities.
• Assist with customer billing, cash application, and follow-up tasks related to accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Support account reconciliation efforts by investigating discrepancies and posting appropriate accounting entries.
• Maintain work-in-progress tracking and update financial records to reflect project-related activity accurately.
• Contribute to tax compliance processes by organizing records and assisting with required documentation and filings.
• Use SAP and related accounting tools to enter, monitor, and retrieve financial data for routine reporting needs.
• Help prepare schedules and supporting materials for internal reviews and audit requests.
• Collaborate with team members to improve accuracy, maintain documentation standards, and support month-end close activities.