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Description

Our client, a leading company in the Engineering & Construction sector, is seeking a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join their growing team on a contract-to-hire basis in Downtown Houston. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Accounting leadership while contributing to exciting construction projects that have a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Perform month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

+ Manage and maintain fixed assets accounting, including tracking, reporting, and reconciliations (role necessitated by a vacancy in the fixed assets team).

+ Assist with lease accounting, including analysis and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

+ Handle revenue recognition and ensure accounting complies with applicable policies.

+ Prepare prepaid entries and other recurring journal entries.

+ Support accounting for current construction projects, providing analysis and financial reporting to aid management decision-making.

+ Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects as assigned by Accounting leadership.

Requirements

Job Posting: GL Accountant (Contract-to-Hire) – Downtown Houston

Our client, a leading company in the Engineering & Construction sector, is seeking a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join their growing team on a contract-to-hire basis in Downtown Houston. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Accounting leadership while contributing to exciting construction projects that have a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Perform month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

+ Manage and maintain fixed assets accounting, including tracking, reporting, and reconciliations (role necessitated by a vacancy in the fixed assets team).

+ Assist with lease accounting, including analysis and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

+ Handle revenue recognition and ensure accounting complies with applicable policies.

+ Prepare prepaid entries and other recurring journal entries.

+ Support accounting for current construction projects, providing analysis and financial reporting to aid management decision-making.

+ Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects as assigned by Accounting leadership.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in an Engineering & Construction environment or similar field.

+ Experience in lease accounting and fixed assets accounting is a significant plus.

+ Strong knowledge of accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

+ Well-rounded accounting background, highly detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

+ Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Why Join?

This role provides the perfect platform for an accounting professional eager for career growth and the chance to secure a full-time position after completing the contract period. You'll work on meaningful and dynamic projects while collaborating with a skilled Accounting team in a well-established organization that values its employees.

Location & Work Arrangement:

This role will be based in Downtown Houston with hybrid work options available based on performance and project demands.

Interested and qualified candidates, please apply directly with your updated resume to be considered for this exciting contract-to-hire opportunity!

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