Accounting Assistant

Location:

Humble, TX
Position Type:
Temporary

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | Full-Time
Pay Rate: $27.00/hour

Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support its accounting and finance team on a temporary basis. This role will assist with daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting support, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Record journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking documentation.
• Support month-end cutoff procedures and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Assist with Profit & Loss (P&L) analysis and variance reporting.

• Compile financial information and prepare recurring accounting and financial reports.
• Analyze accounting data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial performance reporting.
• Generate reports and perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and the company's ERP system.
• Support management by providing accurate financial information for operational decision-making.

• Assist with audit preparation by organizing financial documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Maintain accurate accounting records while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.