Staff Accountant in Houston, Texas at World Emblem Internatio

We are the world’s largest emblem manufacturer and embroidery services with 7 strategic locations throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Europe. We have been trusted year after year by customers for over 30 years to provide high-quality products and embroidery services that help customers create a great look, have memorable experiences, and promote their brand. We offer a wide variety of emblem options, ranging from traditional embroidered to FlexStyle patches and everything in between. Our culture is represented by our Core Values: Stay Positive, Get the Job Done, Customer Centricity and 100% Committed to the Team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant will support our finance team by managing daily accounting tasks, facilitating a smooth monthly financial close, and quarterly / annual compliance reporting. You will be part of a team working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Assist with the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate records and reports. Ensure invoices are accurately coded by location and department, ensuring compliance with internal policies and budget allocations.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Accounts Receivable: Analyze monthly AR reports and determine appropriateness for allowance for doubtful accounts.
• Accounts Payable: Analyze monthly AP reports and partner with AP team to ensure that expense accruals, prepaid expenses, and corporate credit card transactions are appropriately recorded.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and company’s internal policies. Maintain accounting schedules aligned to current ASC principles for lease accounting, inventory reserves, etc.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other finance team members to identify and resolve discrepancies ahead of management month-end results reviews.
• Process: Assist in development and implementation of new technologies, procedures, and features to enhance workflow, updating business standard work and process flow documents as necessary.
• Support audit preparation and coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors where necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and other business tools

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related fields; with 5 years of related experience

World Emblem is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.World Emblem is proud to be a drug free workplace. All applicants will undergo a criminal background check, pre-placement drug screen, and are in compliance with E-Verify