Position: Accountant
Location: Houston, TX 77042
Salary: $65-70K (DOE)
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Report To: CFO
Industry: Chemical
An office-based position in Houston, TX, with potential for hybrid work after initial training period, depending on achieving full competency and management’s discretion.
SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for handling all aspects of general accounting duties for the Company and its group companies as a members of accounting team.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities which take up the majority of time on a daily basis. Accountant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. This list is not all inclusive.
Other duties may be assigned.
- Handles accounts payables - by verifying invoices; by issuing checks; by entering data; by answering vendor inquiries regarding payments; by preparing accounts payable reports as required; and by performing any accounts payable related duties as assigned.
- Handles accounts receivables - by issuing invoices; by making deposits; by entering data; by preparing accounts receivable reports as required; and by performing any accounts receivable related duties as assigned.
- Assists monthly closing - by executing bank reconciliation; by reviewing the general ledger; by adjusting entries; by maintaining of balance sheet schedules; by generating financial statements; and by performing any monthly closings related duties as assigned.
- Handles accounting and other audit – by preparing documents and data requested by auditors; and by answering auditor’s inquiries.
- Performs accounting related administrative duties –by maintaining accounting related records; and by filing accounting related documents.
- Communicates with Accounting Manager (or Sr. Accountant) - by reporting the progress of closing and daily responsibilities; by seeking advice for any job-related issues; and by reporting all irregular issues and problems for solution.
- Complies with company policies, rules and procedures - by reading, understanding, and abiding by the employee handbook and other company policies; by cooperating with the company’s administrative requests; and by following procedures as set by the company.
- Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties - supporting Accounting Manager (or Sr. Accountant) in accordance with the corporate objectives; and by performing tasks assigned by Accounting Manager (or Sr. Accountant) and other managements; and by establishing and maintaining a positive work relationship with coworkers.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties take up a minor part of the day on a daily basis, but still must be performed to be able to perform the job successfully. This list is not all inclusive.
- Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The competency model below indicates the critical success factors a fully competent person should possess or enhance/learn in order to be successful in performing the job.
- Analytic and detail-oriented
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Flexible and able to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Strong organizational skills in order to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
EDUCATION:
- BS - Accounting preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with creating financial statements preferred
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process preferred
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation
- Knowledge of ERP system operation
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Proficiency with computer software
- ERP system, MS - Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat