Junior Accountant

Our client, an Oil & Gas focused manufacturer in southwest Houston, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team. At least 3 years’ accounting experience and a degree are required for this role. Duties will include:

• Manage daily accounting activities, including cash receipts, approving customer refunds and auditing employee expenses.
• Assist in the accounting close process. Identify and execute opportunities to shorten the month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Establish a robust Balance Sheet reconciliation process to ensure that accounts are accurately reconciled on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Interface with management in various departments, providing information and various analyses.
• Initiate business process improvements within the accounting group.
• Support special projects.
• Assist in the coordination of external audits.
• Other accounting projects as required.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Bachelors or Master Degree in Accounting, CPA is preferred.
• 3-5 years of work experience with increasing responsibilities; 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Audit experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Comfortable operating with large amounts of data and complex models.
• Srtong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve technical issues.
• Ability to identify issues and develop a solution with little guidance.
• Must be proficient in Excel, advance proficiency preferred.

Position reports directly to the Controller. This multinational company offers a great compensation and benefits package, as well as long-term growth within this growing company. If you are looking for the next step in your accounting career, this is an ideal role for you!