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Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
UES is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting operations. The role involves managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. As an integral part of our team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues to keep operations running smoothly while maintaining a high level of precision and organization. This position is primarily office-based and is perfect for a detail-oriented professional passionate about working behind the scenes to drive operational success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Manage and maintain accurate accounts payable records, ensuring all bills and payments are timely and correct.
    • Reconcile accounts payable ledgers and bank accounts.
    • Process credit card reconciliations and oversee petty cash transactions.
    • Prepare and issue 1099 forms in compliance with tax requirements.
    • Assist in month-end closings, including journal entries and other reconciliations.
    • Support the purchase order, cash application, and billing processes.
    • Provide assistance during audits and handle additional tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Experience with QuickBooks or Sage 50 is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
    • At least 2 years of bookkeeping and accounts payable experience.
The UES Texas Region includes 4 powerhouse legacy firms from the geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental consulting arenas: Alpha Testing, Rock Engineering & Testing, Riner Engineering, and InControl Technologies.

Now, as we work together as Team UES, our core values continue to portray who we are and what we believe. These values are represented by the acronym STRIVE:

Safety | Teamwork | Responsiveness | Integrity | Value | Excellence

With this focus, our team members are empowered to be industry leaders in our disciplines, ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land and structures from development to redevelopment. In addition, our focus on servant leadership enables us to be trusted partners, solving our clients’ project challenges and executing their projects successfully.

Some of the perks you’ll enjoy as a part of the UES Family:

401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match!
Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere!
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven paid holidays per year
Tuition reimbursement
Employer provided Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance
Employer provided Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)
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