Staff Accountant

Company: Clayton Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Clayton Services is searching for Staff Accountants to join thriving companies in the Greater Houston area. The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Staff Accountant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned Staff Accountant Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
  • Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
  • Ability to correctly prepare tax reports
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software Staff Accountant Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field, required
    • At least three years of related experience required Staff Accountant - Excellent temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities with leading companies in the Greater Houston area. The pay rate is $20.00-$30.00+/Hour depending on experience. Apply today!

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