Accountant – General Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, located in Houston, TX. The company is a prominent organization responsible for planning and executing one of the largest livestock shows and rodeos in the world. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting various internal departments and committees, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes. The Staff Accountant contributes significantly to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes for various business units and committees.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, NetSuite (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Period Close: Perform month-end, year-end, and other period-end close activities and assist with preparation of periodic financial reports.
• Transaction Processing: Verify and process accounting transactions for multiple committees and business units.
• Cash Management: Support treasury and cash operations, including verification of deposits, reconciliation of cash activity, and coordination with banking partners.
• Credit Card Management: Manage credit card transactions, including research, reconciliation, processing chargebacks, and machine distribution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: BS/BA degree in accounting.
• Experience: One to two years of progressive experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, basic understanding of US GAAP, and strong analytical skills.
• Bonus: Knowledge of NetSuite.