Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Terrier Transportation Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at Terrier Transportation Inc., located in East Houston, Texas. As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key support for the company’s Controller, handling a diverse range of accounting and administrative duties. This includes critical functions like payroll, human resources tasks, managing company credit cards, processing customer invoices, and accounts payable. Your contributions are vital for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring operational efficiency, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve overall organizational objectives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX
• Team: Reports to the Controller
• Mission: Assist the Controller with essential accounting and administrative tasks, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance across various company functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting software, QuickBooks (a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations Support: Assist the Controller with a broad spectrum of accounting duties, contributing to the daily financial health and accuracy of the company’s records.
• Payroll & HR Administration: Support the accurate processing of payroll and manage various human resources-related administrative tasks, ensuring timely and compliant operations.
• Credit Card Management: Oversee the administration of company credit cards, which includes managing usage, tracking expenses, and reconciling transactions to ensure financial accountability.
• Accounts Receivable & Payable: Prepare and process customer invoices efficiently, while also managing accounts payable processes and fostering positive vendor relations.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain precise corporate and contract files, perform administrative and accounting support functions, and ensure all activities adhere to company policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Foundational knowledge in accounting and finance principles.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Effective communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Bonus: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 1+ years of accounting experience; and/or QuickBooks experience.