Staff Accountant Job Houston area,Texas USA,Accounting

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an established manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with customer invoicing and accounts receivable activities. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in general accounting, enjoys working with financial data, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with manufacturing accounting, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP) inventory is a plus.

Why Consider This Staff Accountant Opportunity?

Gain exposure to both general accounting and manufacturing-specific financial operations.
Work across multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, billing, job costing, and inventory.
Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and contribute to month-end close and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
Support sales order processing by creating and maintaining job and sales orders within the ERP system.
Prepare and distribute customer invoices and corresponding shipping documentation.
Monitor accounts receivable activity and support timely collections to maintain healthy cash flow and minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).
Review and allocate labor costs to manufacturing jobs, analyze job costs, and record costs to the appropriate profit and loss accounts.
Maintain work-in-process (WIP) inventory account balances and assist with related reconciliations.
Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for audits and respond to auditor requests as directed by the Corporate Controller.

Qualifications of the Staff Accountant:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4+ years of accounting experience.
Solid understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
Experience with an ERP system; manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.