Staff Accountant

Qwikkit•Houston, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will help maintain Qwikkit’s accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations. Reporting to and working closely with the Controller, this role has broad responsibility across payroll, month-end close, tax compliance, treasury, accounts payable, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting. The position supports business decisions by providing meaningful financial information and works with internal teams, offshore accounting resources, payroll providers, tax advisors, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who takes ownership, works through challenges, collaborates with others, and delivers accurate results. The role also focuses on improving accounting processes through automation, responsible use of AI-enabled tools, root-cause analysis, and well-maintained standard operating procedures. As Qwikkit grows, the Staff Accountant can broaden their influence and become a financial partner to leaders across the organization.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Strong experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
Hands-on payroll processing experience, including payroll tax reconciliations.
Experience with multi-state sales and use tax.
Experience using ERP or accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial partners.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across the organization.
Comfort adopting new technology and using AI-enabled tools responsibly.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
Experience partnering with or overseeing offshore or outsourced accounting teams.
Experience improving or automating accounting processes.
CPA certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Own and execute end-to-end payroll, including reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and issue resolution.
Complete month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and variance analysis.
Manage multi-state payroll requirements and assigned tax obligations, including sales and use tax, property tax, and 1099 reporting.
Oversee accounts payable, vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment exceptions, and vendor support.
Perform treasury and banking activities, including deposits, ACH transactions, wire transfers, checks, cash application, and positive pay.
Strengthen internal controls and payment processes to protect company assets and reduce financial risk.
Support financial, 401(k), workers’ compensation, insurance, and other assigned audits.
Maintain accurate accounting for fixed assets, construction-in-progress, prepaids, and customer rebate programs.
Partner with internal teams, offshore accounting resources, payroll providers, tax advisors, and external stakeholders.
Improve accounting processes through automation, AI-enabled tools, root-cause analysis, and well-maintained SOPs.

Benefits

Eligibility for Qwikkit’s Shared Profit Program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Company-paid life insurance.
Education reimbursement plan.
Employee referral program.
Employee assistance program.
Hybrid schedule with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week following successful onboarding.
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.