Staff Accountant

ABM US•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs general accounting processes related to expenses and balance sheet accounts within ABM’s Enterprise Service Center (ESC). The role supports a team working with Accounting Managers and internal stakeholders, helps ensure the availability and effective use of software and other tools, and maintains process flows and accountabilities that support strong internal controls and safeguard company assets. The position manages accounting records and processing related to cash, bank accounts, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, commissions, and other general expenses. It also ensures required accounting training is completed on time, monitors process and system benchmarks, and escalates opportunities for process improvement. The role supports Record-to-Report activities, including monthly and year-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, reporting, audit requests, and compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and SOX requirements. The Staff Accountant works with field operations, ESC colleagues, and partners across the organization to maintain service-oriented relationships and improve processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
2–3 years of Record-to-Report and accounting experience, preferably with exposure to general accounting in a Shared Services Environment.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

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 is highly preferred.
PowerBI experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review expense dashboards, including credit card and utility expenses, to analyze month-over-month variances and variances 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, and provide 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.
Process financial transactions and data and prepare reports related to 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 close activities for Record-to-Report processes, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments, and meet deadlines accurately and on time.
Work with relevant teams to drive and manage upstream and downstream improvements in 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 teams, ESC teams, and stakeholders and partners in Source-to-Pay, FP&A, IT, HR, Internal Audit, and other areas; support two-way communication and feedback to optimize process outcomes.
Support communication plans and maintain open communication with counterparts, clients, and stakeholders, including routine insights on planned cadences.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end audit requests.