Staff Accountant, General Ledger

Ezee Fiber•Houston, TX

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, General Ledger is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies, analyze financial data, improve accounting processes, and support internal and external audits. The Staff Accountant, General Ledger, plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the overall efficiency of the accounting function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
2-4 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or high-growth environment.
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice matching, vendor management, payment processing, and internal controls.
Experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls.
Experience analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.
Experience supporting internal and external audits.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Candidates that are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

Review, code, and process corporate credit card transactions in accordance with the company policies and accounting standards.
Review, process via Concur, and record employees expense reports.
Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.
Identify and resolve discrepancies or policy exceptions in a timely manner.
Oversee assigned expenses accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper classifications.
Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheets reconciliations, investigation and resolving variances.
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis.
Train alongside the Senior General Ledger Accountant to build proficiency in broader GL processes and technical accounting areas.
Serve as the first line of defense in identifying and flagging coding issues, partnering with the Senior Expense, Revenue, and Capital Accounting team to resolve them before closing.
Support special projects as assigned.
Owns end to end vendor lifecycle: new vendor onboarding, ongoing maintenance, and vendor master file updates.
Independently verifies banking/ACH information via secondary confirmation (e.g., callback verification) before procession and new or updated banking details.
Ensures all vendor updates are properly documented, approved, and compliance with internal controls and segregation of duties requirements.
Work day to day across the Senior Expense Accountant, Senior Revenue Accountant, and Senior Capital Accountant, providing support and flagging coding issues relevant to each area.
Support inventory reconciliation process, in partnership with the Senior Capital Accounting Accountant.
Partner with the Senior General Ledger Accountant on training and knowledge sharing to build broader technical proficiency.
Ensure adherence to company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Assist in Improving accounting processes and documentation as the business scales.
Support the team during audits, helping pull support for audit testing.