Accounting Assistant

Rodney Hunt Inc.•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Rodney Hunt, we are problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: solving flow control challenges of the water & wastewater industry. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide solutions for customers in industrial and municipal markets. Job Overview: The Accounting Assistant will support our Senior Accountant with various accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, accounts receivable, and general accounting tasks. This position will assist in bookkeeping, financial record-keeping, and administrative duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. The Accounting Assistant should possess a solid understanding of accounting principles, have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to accuracy.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus in industrial or manufacturing environments.
BS/BA degree required (Business or Accounting focus is preferred).
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients, vendors, and team members professionally and courteously (via phone and email).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
Experience with accounts payable and receivable, including collections and maintaining accurate documentation for financial audits.
Ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively within a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards task completion and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with SAP and general accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:3-way matching with Bill, Item receipt and PO.
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Bill payments and provide weekly AP Run review report.
Audit Preparation. Provide documentation requested maintain AP related documentation.
Financial Statement Support: Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, including supporting activities for the financial-close process.
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Prepare and post bank and credit card statements, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of all accounts.
Cost Comparison & Variance Reporting: Compare estimates and actual costs on projects and generate weekly variance reports for review by senior management.
Accounts Reconciliations & Cash Flow: Support the Senior Accountant with account reconciliations and cash flow forecasts. Monitor and report on the financial status of various accounts to ensure accuracy.
Maintained Open PO report: Open PO Status maintenance.
Insurance Documentation: Ensure all required insurance proofs are received and filed appropriately for compliance.
Expense Reporting Support -Administrative support with Concur.
Checklist Preparation: Develop and maintain checklists for various accounting tasks.