Staff Accountant

LJA • Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Staff Accountant at LJA Business Solutions, you will be
responsible for the general ledger functions of the organization, including
reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes.

Requirements

• BBA or BS in Accounting
• 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Must be familiar with full cycle accounting.
• Experience with multi-company processing preferred.
• Experience with an ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail.
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures.
• Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of accounting experience with an emphasis on inventory or cost accounting.
• Experience with BST or QuickBooks
• Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of journal entries, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the accounting system.
• Analyze inventory levels, costing, obsolescence, shrinkage, and valuation for financial reporting.
• Train junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed
• Assist with external audit requests.
• Ensuring compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Perform financial variance analysis
• Assist management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees