Accounting Clerk

Robert Half - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting Clerk position in Houston, Texas, focuses on managing financial transactions, maintaining accounts, and enhancing efficiency within financial systems. The role requires adherence to GAAP principles and involves various industry-specific tasks to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and record financial transactions in the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify errors in financial transactions and propose solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce spending.
• Regularly review and suggest improvements to the existing accounting systems and procedures.
• Contribute to the department's goal-setting process by providing valuable input.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Actively participate in month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain up-to-date financial filing records and processing backups.
• Utilize NetSuite and bill.com for various accounting tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounting Clerk role or similar position.
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Demonstrable experience in Billing and Invoice Processing.
• Excellent Data Entry skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis.
• Experience with NetSuite and bill.com is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and reliability.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex data.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and handle pressure well.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment is preferred.