Accounting Analyst Job at Professional Alternatives, Houston, TX

  • Professional Alternatives
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job ID#: 42154

Staff Accountant – Indefinite Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, with hourly options available
Schedule: Full-time
Position Type: Indefinite Temporary with a strong possibility of Temp-to-Hire

We are seeking a well-rounded Staff Accountant to support multiple areas of accounting within a small-to-mid-sized environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, is comfortable working hands-on across accounting functions, and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process Accounts Payable , including invoice review, coding, processing, and vendor follow-up.

  • Handle customer invoicing and billing activities.

  • Perform bank, vendor, and general ledger reconciliations and research discrepancies.

  • Assist with month-end close , journal entries, and other general accounting activities.

  • Provide support with Accounts Receivable and cash application as needed.

  • Work with large Excel spreadsheets to analyze and organize accounting data using PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and other basic data analysis tools .

  • Assist with various accounting projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of accounting experience , preferably within a small-to-mid-sized company where you have supported multiple accounting functions.

  • Well-rounded accounting background with experience in AP, billing, reconciliations, and general accounting .

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filters, and data analysis.

  • Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar. Specific Dynamics experience is not required.

  • Strong understanding of accounting processes and the ability to follow transactions from PO through receipt, invoice, and payment .

  • Hands-on, organized, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and find solutions.

  • AR and cash application experience is a plus.

Position Highlights

  • Indefinite temporary position with a strong possibility of Temp-to-Hire .

  • Opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting rather than being limited to one function.

  • Ideal for an accounting professional who is hands-on, adaptable, and eager to contribute across the department .

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.  Connect with us today!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours

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