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Job ID#: 38160 JOB OVERVIEW The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing project and operational costs, maintaining cost structures, evaluating financial variances, and providing decision-support information to opera…
Finance & Accounting · Houston, TX
Accountant jobs in Houston, TX
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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The Sr. Financial Analyst is also responsible for independently compiling and reporting information as requested by Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Revenue Cycle, their department and entity management or administr…
$55k - $65k
Summary We are seeking a dedicated and reliable team member who will be responsible for performing accounting and clerical functions. These duties will include processing and reconciling accounting documents, coding fina…
existing instructions, as deemed necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. MBA, CPA, or CIA highly desirable. Five (5) years…
$60 per hour
Accountant (Fixed Assets, Intercompany Billing & Payroll Accounting) Role Overview Seeking a detail-oriented, highly confidential Accountant to manage fixed assets, payroll-related accounting, and intercompany personnel…
Job Purpose The Consolidations Accountant has responsibility for completing accounting transactions in accordance with accounting principles, collecting, compiling financial information, performing billing procedures, an…
$35 per hour
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who loves digging into the numbers, mastering cash flow, and driving process improvements? As our Staff Accountant, you will play a key operational role in keeping our fina…
AP Accountant Position Summary The AP Accountant is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and supporting the accounting team with month-end closing, accou…
$63.5k - $76.8k
Description: SI Solutions is seeking a detailed-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team in Houston, Texas. In this newly created role, the Staff Accountant will partner closely with the Process Busines…
$24 - $26 per hour
Revenue Accountant Location: Houston, TX (106 Vintage Park Blvd., Suite 100) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pay: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experience Join the WhiteWater Express Team WhiteWate…
$95k - $105k
Job Title: Financial Cost Accountant Location: Houston, TX 77041 Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm IN OFFICE EVERYDAY. Why Freedom Waterworks? At Freedom Waterworks, we hire for attitude, work ethic, an…
$65k - $100k
Job Description: This company is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% writ…
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What accountants earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$33 | $54k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$93k |
| Senior | $42–$59 | $88k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For accountants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Accounting Manager
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