ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client in Northwest Houston is growing and adding an Experienced Accountant to the team. The company has a fun environment and deep ties to Houston. The accounting team is strong and steady, so this is a great place to grow!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to apply strong technical accounting skills across bank reconciliations, accruals, lease and inventory accounting, and job cost accounting. The position supports timely, accurate financial reporting, collaborates across departments, and contributes to process improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile bank accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Record and maintain utility accruals, property tax accruals, and other accrual entries
Support lease accounting processes, including classification, amortization schedules, and ASC 842 compliance
Perform inventory accounting, including reconciliations, cost reviews, and variance analysis
Handle job cost accounting activities, including project tracking, expense allocation, and margin analysis
Prepare, review, and post journal entries during period-end close using Blackline
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline with accuracy and completeness
Participate in and help drive the period-end and year-end close process
Support external audit procedures and provide required documentation and schedules
Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP to process transactions, run reports, and support system enhancements
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to workflow efficiencies
Partner with operations, AP, AR, and other business units to resolve issues and clarify financial impacts
Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Three to five plus years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, accruals, lease accounting, inventory accounting, and job cost accounting preferred
Experience in the restaurant industry or multi-unit retail environment preferred
Experience with Blackline software preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills for interaction with both finance and non-finance teams
Proactive, eager to learn, and capable of working independently and in a team setting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the restaurant or multi-unit retail industry
Hands-on experience with Blackline
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP
