Job Description
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As a member of NIHC’s Finance & Accounting team, which drives the monthly and quarterly financial reporting, the Corporate Accountant will play an integral role in ensuring that reporting to the Company’s stakeholders is complete and accurate. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the day-to-day accounting and certain treasury functions, as well as performing accounting and financial analysis functions, as required. Furthermore, this role will help drive accurate and complete federal, state and local tax filings & compliance.
NIHC Company Overview:
NIHC is the holding company to a diverse group of related companies that operate in a busy and dynamic environment primarily involved in marine cargo handling.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and underlying analysis to support the month-end close process.
Prepare operational accounting reconciliations and analysis for various business needs.
Prepare various deliverables to support the preparation of financial statements and/or requests for information from all business functions as well as external auditors.
Assist in analyzing and providing flux analyses in service to financial statement reviews.
Assist and/or manage various tax filings (including but not limited to property tax, sales/use tax, etc.) and related compliance.
Report, document, and maintain documentation around all accounting cycles, and propose/implement best practices to add further value to the department and company.
Provides guidance and support to other accounting staff team member.
Knowledgeable in accounting systems & processes to understand and develop best practices within accounting system to create efficiencies and drive toward a more efficient and accurate financial close.
Performs other work duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills/ Abilities Pertinent to This Position
Problem-solving
Business/Financial analysis
Independent judgement / Discretion
Planning & organizing
Quality / Detail orientation
Flexibility/Adaptability/Multi-tasking
Verbal communication
Process improvement
Ability to work as a team member
Written Communication
Ability to interact at all levels
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree.
7+ years of progressive responsibility in public & private Accounting.
CPA License and/or CPA candidate.
Solid understanding of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls.
Experience with Dynamics GP, Netsuite and/or other cloud-based accounting system/ERP.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to design graphs, forms, spreadsheets, interprets formulas and produce
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
As a member of NIHC’s Finance & Accounting team, which drives the monthly and quarterly financial reporting, the Corporate Accountant will play an integral role in ensuring that reporting to the Company’s stakeholders is complete and accurate. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the day-to-day accounting and certain treasury functions, as well as performing accounting and financial analysis functions, as required. Furthermore, this role will help drive accurate and complete federal, state and local tax filings & compliance.
NIHC Company Overview:
NIHC is the holding company to a diverse group of related companies that operate in a busy and dynamic environment primarily involved in marine cargo handling.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and underlying analysis to support the month-end close process.
Prepare operational accounting reconciliations and analysis for various business needs.
Prepare various deliverables to support the preparation of financial statements and/or requests for information from all business functions as well as external auditors.
Assist in analyzing and providing flux analyses in service to financial statement reviews.
Assist and/or manage various tax filings (including but not limited to property tax, sales/use tax, etc.) and related compliance.
Report, document, and maintain documentation around all accounting cycles, and propose/implement best practices to add further value to the department and company.
Provides guidance and support to other accounting staff team member.
Knowledgeable in accounting systems & processes to understand and develop best practices within accounting system to create efficiencies and drive toward a more efficient and accurate financial close.
Performs other work duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills/ Abilities Pertinent to This Position
Problem-solving
Business/Financial analysis
Independent judgement / Discretion
Planning & organizing
Quality / Detail orientation
Flexibility/Adaptability/Multi-tasking
Verbal communication
Process improvement
Ability to work as a team member
Written Communication
Ability to interact at all levels
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent degree.
7+ years of progressive responsibility in public & private Accounting.
CPA License and/or CPA candidate.
Solid understanding of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls.
Experience with Dynamics GP, Netsuite and/or other cloud-based accounting system/ERP.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to design graphs, forms, spreadsheets, interprets formulas and produce
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant II position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.