Accountant

Comfort Systems USA•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant's role is to assist the Corporate Controller in providing accurate and timely financial statements to Senior Management. The Accountant reports on key financial data within the organization and liaises with members of management to review and analyze various aspects of the company's financial performance. The position requires excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Thorough practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of ERP Systems
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2-4 years of accounting experience
Experience with US GAAP accounting and external reporting process
Experience with a top tier ERP system (Infor is what we use and is preferable)
Experience presenting ledger account reconciliations
Experience with balance sheet analysis
Experience with profit/loss accounts activity
Experience maintaining fixed assets subledger

Nice To Haves

Experience with Alvalara software
Experience with FAS software
Experience with intercompany accounting
Experience with goods receipts matching
Accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or project environment

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly close calendar and coordinate with other departments to ensure deadlines are observed.
Prepare general ledger entries; maintain records / files; and reconcile accounts.
Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts.
Analyze, develop and implement accounting procedures; recommend changes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Research accounting and financial questions posed by management.
Interpret data; compare budgeted vs actual vs forecasted results.
Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in relevant professional organizations.
Work closely with the Management Team to develop projections for future financial performance.
Work closely with the IT department to maintain and improve management information systems and ERP.
Analysis of balance sheet & Profit/Loss accounts activity for identification of unusual or erroneous postings
Maintain fixed assets subledger
Other tasks as assigned by TAS