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Job ID#: 27547
Accountant – IMMEDIATE NEED
Direct Hire; up to 100K + bonus
Downtown Houston
**Must have CPA or be ready/scheduled to test
**Real estate accounting HIGHLY PREFERRED
**Seeking just 2-4 years of experience in public accounting and experience in accrual-based monthly close process
Duties:
- Prepare monthly journal entries, bank account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset reports, accrual analyses, and financial close packages, including income statement and balance sheet variance analyses against forecasts and historical data
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis by demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting principles
- Manage responsibilities in structured month-end close process, ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, and finalized by deadline
- Maintain well-supported accounting schedules and reconciliations aligned with general ledger and reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures
- Research and address accounting questions, seeking guidance and presenting thoughtful, well-considered solutions
- Provide timely, accurate, and well-documented financial information to support and manage external audits
- Manage workload independently, track progress against deadlines, and communicate key updates without prompting
- Provide support for additional financial, accounting, and operational needs, as well as other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP and real estate specific financial reporting, with knowledge of accrual-based accounting preferred
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, etc.); perform variance analysis that identifies business drivers, not just transactional differences; ERP/financial accounting software preferred
- Excellent organizational and time management; prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and multi-task
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Proactive communicator who provides regular updates and collaborates; problem-solving, critical thinking, and adapt
Other Info:
- Reports to Senior VP of Finance & Accounting
- Smaller, thriving real estate organization with a great reputation and product
- Off every other Friday; M-F, 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Paid Parking; beautiful downtown location and offices
