Accountant III

Location: Houston, TX

Summary:
The primary functions of the Accountant are to assist in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting information for management decision making, ensuring compliance with internal/external requirements and regulations, serving as liaison for internal/external customers, and preparing basic financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Complete analysis to support certain accruals and estimates
• Analyze costs and/or allocations as part of the close process
• Perform revenue & expense accounting functions
• Provide support on account coding for procurement activities
• Complete special projects and ad hoc requests
• Understand and prepare account reconciliation's and written variance explanations
• Support accounting information requirements for management and staff
• Analyze and report on changes in operating results and business activities
• Provide support for financial statement documentation and related audits
• Maintains out-year budgets for long range plan activities
• Establishes and maintains relationships with individuals and/or other departments as needed to resolve accounting issues and questions.
• Communicates with internal and external customers

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in written and oral communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficient in Excel and other PC applications
• Must understand and apply accounting procedures in conformance with Contracts, GAAP and Regulatory standards
• Demonstrates an aptitude to understanding complex processes and computerized accounting systems
• Must be able to work as part of a team

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree with strong accounting focus.
• 5-7 years of experience