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Robert Half International Senior Cost Accountant in Houston, Texas
Description
Robert Half Finance is looking for a Cost Accountant for a full-time opportunity with a reputable company. In this role, the Cost Accountant is in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will lend your skills in assisting the development and implementation of accounting policies. Also, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very complex as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Houston, Texas area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Key responsibilities
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting
For confidential consideration, please submit resume to Esti Castresana at Esti.Castresana@RobertHalf.com
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
3+ years of recent and relevant cost accounting experience
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Skilled with ERP systems
Inventory analysis experience required
Month end closings experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
For confidential consideration, please submit resume to Esti Castresana at Esti.Castresana@RobertHalf.com
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
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Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Houston, TX
Date Posted: January 12, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 04040-0011384685
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance