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Staff Accountant at Kiwa in US-Texas-Houston
Job Description
Staff Accountant
Job Summary
The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
About the role
Location: Houston, TX 77024
Reports To: Finance and Internal Control Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Perform account, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting.
- Analyze account variances and prepare supporting schedules.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations, to support Finance initiatives.
- Support assigned accounting projects and priorities as identified during the engagement.
Do you have what it takes?
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 1–5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience supporting multiple entities.
- ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience working in manufacturing, professional services, or shared services environments.
- Experience supporting audits and internal controls
What can you expect from us in return?
At Kiwa North America, you'll join a collaborative Finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This temporary, project-based opportunity offers meaningful, hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting, exposure to cross-functional initiatives, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements that have a lasting business impact.
This assignment provides the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities within a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC). Based on business needs and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to be considered for future full-time positions within Kiwa North America.