Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? A confidential organization in the marine cargo handling industry is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team in Houston, TX.

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting, maintaining day-to-day accounting operations, and contributing to tax compliance and treasury functions. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close support

• Record daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts

• Maintain general ledger and assist with fixed asset reconciliations

• Support federal, state, and local tax filings (property, sales/use, business)

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies

• Conduct financial analysis and respond to accounting inquiries

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• Minimum 2 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, formulas, graphs)

Employment Type: Full Time

If you're interested in the Staff Accountant position and are available to work in the Houston area, apply now by sending your resume to aaron.vizcaino@lhh.com. Please send your resume in Word format and include your email and phone. Only those meeting the qualifications will receive a callback.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Aaron Vizcaino

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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