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Staff Accountant

Lamons
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Finance & Accounting
Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of accounting functions, such as preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling ledger accounts, monthly reports, reviewing purchase orders, resolving cost discrepancies; maintains records; research problem areas; develops analysis of general ledger accounts and issue reports on findings. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities 
  • Prepares daily inventory report and investigate significant variances in materials, work in process and finished goods accounts and conduct job cost detail analysis.
  • Tests logic reviews and recommends modifications to accounting system critical reports and procedures.
  •  Assist in the annual financial and capital budget process.
  • Performs flux/trend analyze on income statements; works with operation manager to resolve discrepancies and or identify root cause and prevention action need.
  • Creates and post manual journal entries as required timely and accurately.
  • Performs key account analysis and reconciliation for specified balance sheet accounts for the monthly & quarterly binder books. 
  • Involved in weekly staff meetings, offers solutions to problems and stays informed on issues that directly affect areas involved in.
  • Participates in the annual physical inventory process include organizing, staffing and auditing upon request.
  • Participates in other general accounting function as needed.
Skills
  • Knowledge of computerized management information systems
  •  Advanced Level in Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows 
  • Principles of Accounting GAAP
  • Basic understanding of business ethics
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
  • Accounting processes and procedures
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish
Work Experience 
  • Minimum of one year of business experience performing accounting work of a detailed nature, preferably in a manufacturing organization that has a Standard Cost System.  
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Visual acuity to process paperwork.
  • Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform routine audits in a manufacturing facility by inspecting operations.