Job Summary: The Staff Accountant Team Leader is a Finance role based in Houston, TX that leads the North America Staff Accountant team while performing complex accounting activities.
Primary focus: Ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities: Reconciles accounts, reviews journal entries, prepares financial reports, manages sales/backlog reporting, payroll entries, intercompany reconciliations, sales tax filings, fixed assets, cost allocations, and audit support.
Leadership responsibilities: Provides day-to-day guidance, coaching, team development, prioritization, and problem-solving support to the North America Staff Accountant team to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and management expectations are met.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field,
- 5-7 years of general ledger experience,
- 2+ years of team leadership experience,
- Strong Excel skills,
- Problem-solving ability, and
- Effective communication skills across all levels
