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Port Houston · 3 months ago

Accountant 1

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Port Houston is seeking individuals eager to tackle significant challenges in their careers. The Accountant 1 role involves providing financial information to management, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and preparing various financial reports and analyses.

LogisticsMarine TransportationPorts and HarborsService IndustryTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure integrity of financial data within the financial system in conformity with guidance prescribed by the GFOA, the GAO and GAAP

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information, including bank account reconciliations, interest payable and receivable, securities investment and other income, expense, and balance sheet accounts

Document financial transactions by entering account information

Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options

Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger along with all of the securities, bonds, and property tax accounts for financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Maintain financial security by following internal controls

Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements

Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Assist in the preparation of the CAFR as well as other regulatory or statistical reports as required by company management, regulatory agencies and third parties

Manage the daily inflows and outflows of cash, supporting Port Houston liquidity reporting and analysis

Enhance procedures and ensure ethical decision making

Maintain and ensure the accuracy of Port Houston’s financial transparency reporting for disbursements

Ensure cash management procedures and techniques are up to date and monitored

Communicate with your areas of responsibility on a quarterly basis offering assistance for any financial issues

Assist the accounting team and the auditors throughout the annual audit

Bond accounting including various types of bond (i.e. deceased, forward, refunding’s, etc.)

Bond effective interest amortization on any new bond issuance

Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial accountingGAAPCash managementCPA licenseAccounting softwareAnalytical skillsClient service skillsCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required

0-2 years of general accounting experience required; with some banking reconciliation experience preferred

General knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

General knowledge of policies and procedures associated with payroll and benefits administration

Analytical skills to perform analyses of accounts

Technical accounting research skills

Willingness and ability to learn and develop

Strong client service and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with accurate results and to work with detailed material

Organized and capable of clearly communicating issues and priorities affecting daily tasks

Intermediate knowledge and skills in accounting software and databases and Microsoft Office suite, including Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups etc.), Word, Outlook, etc

Ability to work independently and accomplish assigned tasks with moderate supervision

Ability to work with Port Houston employees at all levels and others outside the organization in a cooperative, positive manner