Austin, Texas
Posted: 15-Mar-23
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 1178
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant is responsible for performing the typical month end and year end accounting activities as well as reviewing the company’s financial records for accuracy and compliance. This position also acts as a deputy for the Accounting Manager. Being part of a small team, this position may also need to perform some bookkeeping tasks as backup during other team member’s personal time off.
This position will be located in Houston, TX and will report to the Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ACCOUNTING
- Perform monthly account reconciliations
- Verify commission eligibility and proper commission payments to Sales Partners
- Calculate and record accruals and deferrals for revenue and expense recognition per GAAP standards
- Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable entries for accuracy
- Monitor company’s expenses and make recommendations for cost savings
- Make process improvement recommendations and set up guidelines for employees to follow
(regarding AP/AR and expense reports). - Act as a backup during other team member’s Personal Time Off
TAX COMPLIANCE
- Prepare monthly sales tax filings
- Ensure state compliance together with external state tax consultant.
- File sales tax amendments to recuperate sales tax credits
- Provide sales tax consulting related to exemptions and tax rates to Order Handling team
- Assist in Preparation of Property Tax Schedules
AUDIT COMPLIANCE
- Prepare year-end statements, including fixed asset tables.
- Provide answers to PBC (provided by client) for external annual auditors
- Work with Accounting Manager in preparing year-end statement and accrual reporting to CPA tax firm.
CASH MANAGEMENT
- Perform daily company cash management.
- Execute funds movement transactions.
- Report cash operation activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Understanding of United States Business Tax system required
- Sales Tax (reporting experience preferred but not required)
- Federal and State Income Tax
- Property tax
- Exceptional Knowledge of Accounting software systems (QuickBooks Pro a plus)
- Exceptional Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Canada tax and reporting experience preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable work style with self-initiative
- Enjoy working in a small team environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 5 years experience in areas mentioned in essential job functions above
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school or university in Accounting, Finance or related is required; or several Accounting and tax courses successfully taken are required.
- CPA or similar certification a plus
