Staff Accountant

ABM•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

This position performs general accounting processes related to expenses and balance sheet accounts within ABM Industries’ Enterprise Service Center (ESC). The Staff Accountant supports a team working with Accounting Managers and internal stakeholders, helps ensure software and tools are available and functional, and supports process flows and accountabilities that maintain internal controls and safeguard company assets. The role manages accounting records and related processing for cash, bank, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, commissions, and other general expenses. It also supports accounting training, monitors process and system benchmarks, and escalates process improvement opportunities. The position supports Record-to-Report activities, including reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, audit requests, and tax reporting documentation. It works with Operations and Field teams and with stakeholders across the organization to maintain service, communication, and effective accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
2–3 years of Record-to-Report and accounting experience.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Record-to-Report and accounting experience, preferably including general accounting in a Shared Services Environment.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Finance (OCF) General Ledger (GL), OCF Portfolio Management (PPM), OCF Smart View, OCF Reports, Account Reconciliation System (ARCS), and Enterprise Journals.
Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

Review expense dashboards, including credit card and utilities dashboards, to analyze month-over-month variances and performance against budget or forecast, and collaborate with Operations and Field teams.
Support Operations and Field Managers with inquiries about accounts payable, prepaid expenses, commissions, and other expenses, providing relevant financial analysis.
Compile the Tax Year End Schedule (YES) package by gathering financial data and documentation for tax reporting.
Prepare reconciliations for cash, bank, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, commissions, and other expense accounts, and handle related financial transaction and data processing and reports for monthly financial statements.
Prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation for management, internal and external reporting, external auditors, and SOX requirements.
Work with Accounting Organization leadership to maintain and support Record-to-Report process flows and accountabilities.
Support month-end and year-end Record-to-Report close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments, and meet individual deadlines and deliverables accurately and on time.
Work with relevant teams to drive and manage upstream and downstream improvements to Record-to-Report processes.
Cross-train on departmental functions and flexibly assist other staff or provide coverage as needed.
Maintain systems, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to company guidelines and accounting standards.
Develop and maintain service-oriented relationships with Field Operations, ESC teams, and partners and stakeholders in Source-to-Pay, FP&A, IT, HR, Internal Audit, and other groups.
Maintain two-way communication and feedback loops to optimize process outcomes; support communication plans and keep open communication with counterparts, clients, and stakeholders, including routine insights on planned cadences.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end audit requests.
Ensure appropriate accounting-related training is completed within deadlines and monitor relevant process and system benchmarks; escalate process improvement opportunities.