Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client’s team in the Real Estate Property/Facilities Management industry located in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial data and ensuring the timely delivery of accounting information. This includes a strong eye for detail to manage P& L analysis, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close. The Staff Accountant will work on a range of tasks including preparing reports, conducting audits, and assisting with the budget process.
This organization offers an excellent benefits package including remote work and 4 weeks vacation time! Although remote, the candidate must live in the greater Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and maintain monthly journal entries
• Assist in the month-end close and consolidation process
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and correct any errors
• Collaborate with other team members on the preparation and maintenance of financial records
• Examine and review unusual cost records to ensure correct data allocation
• Record and review multi-entity billing and assist in the audit of forecast data
• Monitor collection efforts in compliance with Debtor and Collection policies
• Prepare and analyze cost reports and conduct costing audits
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
• Review monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely preparation and resolution of reconciling items.
• Must possess skills in Month-end Close Activities
• Proficient in preparing Journal Entries
• Experience in Account Reconciliation is essential
• Ability to perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
• Must have experience in Bank Reconciliations
• Adept at Variance Analysis
• Proficiency in using NetSuite is required
• Must have relevant experience in Real Estate Property/Facilities Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to accounting and taxation
• Professional certification such as CPA is an advantage
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in work
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

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• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and maintain monthly journal entries
• Assist in the month-end close and consolidation process
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and correct any errors
• Collaborate with other team members on the preparation and maintenance of financial records
• Examine and review unusual cost records to ensure correct data allocation
• Record and review multi-entity billing and assist in the audit of forecast data
• Monitor collection efforts in compliance with Debtor and Collection policies
• Prepare and analyze cost reports and conduct costing audits
• Assist with the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
• Review monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely preparation and resolution of reconciling items.
• Must possess skills in Month-end Close Activities
• Proficient in preparing Journal Entries
• Experience in Account Reconciliation is essential
• Ability to perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
• Must have experience in Bank Reconciliations
• Adept at Variance Analysis
• Proficiency in using NetSuite is required
• Must have relevant experience in Real Estate Property/Facilities Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to accounting and taxation
• Professional certification such as CPA is an advantage
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in work
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information