SUMMARY OF POSITION:
A large construction company in The Woodlands is seeking an Accountant to join their team on a direct-hire basis. In this role, the Accountant will perform professional accounting work, including monthly closing, auditing, analyzing and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information as requested regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts. This position also assists in preparing the organization’s monthly forecast and annual budgets, prepares year-end audit reports and schedules, and performs related work as required. This position reports directly to the Controller and is onsite four days/week with one day WFH.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger
- Accountable for ensuring our policies and procedures are in line with IFRS
- Responsible for timely month-end closings in line with monthly and quarterly closing schedules as prescribed by the controller and corporate accounting group
- Preparing journal entries and account analysis, tracing errors, researching and correcting account discrepancies, and maintaining various accounting reports
- Accountable for reconciliation of and assisting in the confirmation of general ledger accounts, internal allocations, manufacturing variances, and cost accounting transactions
- Assist with the monthly physical inventory counts
- Responsible for preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for assigned departments/locations
- Conduct variance analysis together with assigned department/location budget holders of actual results vs. budget and current period vs. prior periods
- Back up for Sales & Use Tax
- Actively participate in internal and external audits
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Oracle Cloud & SmartView Reporting experience strongly preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization
- Ability to plan work appropriately to meet required deadlines
- Attention to detail and desire to continuously look for process improvements
- Expert level of fluency with Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Must possess the desire and ability to learn and adapt to change quickly is required
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Consistently able to meet established goals, expectations, and responsibilities for the position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
- A minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience is required
- Experience with both Cost and Inventory accounting is preferred
- Public company experience is preferred but not required
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills are required
- Financial analysis experience is a plus
- Fixed Asset experience is a plus
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