We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for an environmental waste management organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees daily financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain strong internal controls across key accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit readiness, and the ability to provide reliable financial guidance to leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities across payroll, billing, vendor payments, cash application, and related financial operations while ensuring proper oversight of staff and workflows.
- Manage organizational cash activity by monitoring liquidity, reconciling bank accounts, and maintaining accurate records of all cash-related transactions.
- Perform and review monthly general ledger reconciliations for balance sheet and operational accounts, coordinating with finance partners on areas tied to capital assets, projects, and other specialized accounts.
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial data is completed accurately and within established reporting timelines.
- Respond to questions from internal stakeholders and external parties by delivering clear, timely, and dependable financial information.
- Serve as a trusted resource to executives and department leaders on accounting practices, financial controls, reporting matters, and compliance expectations.
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, reviewing financial records, and helping address audit requests and follow-up items.
- Partner with senior finance leadership to prepare annual and interim financial reports for board presentation, including required filings and post-approval submission activities.
- Review accounting work related to capital projects, debt activity, investments, variance billings, and assigned ledger accounts to help ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Act as a backup to finance leadership in report presentations and assist with audit selection support and quarterly reporting materials for board-level review.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for supervising accounting functions and staff.
- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and account reconciliation.
- Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for internal and external auditors.
- Knowledge of financial reporting requirements, government compliance standards, and regulated reporting environments.
- Familiarity with government agencies, contracts, programs, filings, and audit expectations is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to analyze financial information, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to management and other stakeholders.