Staff Accountant
Location: On-site The Woodlands, TX
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Travel: Periodic travel may be required
Vector Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned workforce solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations identify, attract, and hire top talent. Our client Staff Accountant to support accurate, timely financial records across multiple business entities and operating activities.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries and reconciliations, support month-end and year-end close, analyze account activity, and maintain fixed asset and intercompany accounting records. This role also assists with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
The Staff Accountant works closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Payroll, and other teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain reliable financial information in accordance with established policies, controls, and U.S. GAAP.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger, Reconciliations & Close
- Prepare and post journal entries, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounts, entities, periods, cost centers, and jobs.
- Prepare balance sheet, general ledger, and bank reconciliations; investigate variances and resolve reconciling items.
- Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and revenue and expense cut-off.
- Assist with financial packages, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and related analysis.
Job, Equipment & Fixed Asset Accounting
- Coordinate with Operations to gather the information needed to establish new jobs and projects accurately.
- Apply established job coding, cost center, and accounting requirements.
- Record fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation; maintain and reconcile fixed asset and equipment ledgers.
Intercompany & Accounting Operations
- Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and support settlement of balances across affiliated entities.
- Assist with accounts receivable invoice review and posting.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll, Operations, and other teams to research transactions and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests.
Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls and retention requirements.
- Identify and recommend improvements to reconciliations, workflows, reporting, and system processes.
- Escalate significant discrepancies or complex accounting matters to the Controller or appropriate Finance leader.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
- Two or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
- Ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage recurring close deadlines.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to collaborate across business functions.
- CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus, but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Vector offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); paid time off and holidays; and life and disability insurance, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
Work Location & Travel
This is an on-site position. Periodic travel to Vector, client, operational, vendor, or project locations may be required based on business needs.
If your background aligns with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. You may also message me directly or email . Referrals are welcome.
Vector Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
