Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY: We've partnered with a growing, publicly traded construction company located in The Woodlands, Texas, that is looking to add a Staff Accountant to its accounting team! This is a great opportunity for someone with approximately 2–4 years of general accounting experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. Our client is looking for someone with a solid accounting foundation who is eager to learn, grow, and gain exposure to additional areas of corporate accounting. Here's the best part: You don't need to have experience with everything listed below! While a strong understanding of general accounting fundamentals is important, this position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, and other areas of accounting that you may not have been exposed to yet. We're looking for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about continuing to develop their accounting skills. Location: The Woodlands, TX Work Schedule: Hybrid, four days onsite and one day working from home Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the US Financial Controller Company: Publicly traded construction company with approximately $250 million in annual revenue Base Salary: $80,000–$85,000 Annual Bonus: 10% Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO plus two additional flex days KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger accounts, and ensuring financial information is accurate and completed on time. Prepare account reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and maintain organized supporting documentation. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and additional financial reports requested by management. Gain hands-on exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including reviewing financial results and understanding differences between actual and budgeted performance. Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation, preparing supporting schedules, and responding to requests. Support various accounting activities, including check deposits, cash reconciliations, fixed assets, project accounting, and intercompany transactions. Assist with sales tax reporting and compliance, including monitoring and reviewing information within Avalara. Develop an understanding of IFRS and corporate accounting policies while helping maintain accurate and compliant financial records. Work closely with the Controller and accounting team to support daily accounting operations and identify opportunities for process improvements. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Approximately 2+ years of general accounting experience, ideally including month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations. A solid understanding of general accounting principles. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Someone who is organized, dependable, curious, and eager to learn. A team player who is comfortable asking questions, taking initiative, and continuing to develop professionally. We're not looking for someone who has already done it all. We're looking for someone who has the right accounting foundation, takes pride in their work, and is excited about joining a growing organization where they can continue learning, contributing, and advancing their career. Monarch Talent Solutions is a values-driven boutique recruitment firm specializing in direct hire accounting, finance, and human resources positions throughout the metro Houston, TX, area. Positions include, but are not limited to, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Director of Accounting, VP of Accounting, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager, FP&A Manager, Treasurer, Senior Accountant, Senior Financial Analyst, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager. Founded in 2020, Monarch Talent Solutions is committed to helping clients and candidates with career opportunities by simply being relatable. Recruitment doesn't need to be so transactional, and with our humanized approach and discipline, we are committed to redefining your recruitment experience with transparency, honesty, and integrity. Stay current with the Houston job market, including career opportunities, market trends, job search tips, and more, by following Monarch on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/monarch-talent-solutions-llc At Monarch, we put humanity back into hiring.