General Ledger Accountant

RAE Security is a customer centric Security business headquartered in Houston, TX. We service small-medium-large accounts and maintain a National Accounts Program for our multi-facility and multi-state customers. We operate in the U.S. and Internationally. We are looking to add an experienced full-time General Ledger Accountant to our team.

The General Ledger Accountant reports directly to the CFO and prepares daily, weekly and monthly journal entries, including accruals and end of month journal entries. She/he reconciles various general ledger accounts for multiple legal entities and ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with US GAAP.

Characteristics required in this role include resourcefulness, versatility, and willingness to wear multiple hats.

• Maintain monthly closing schedules and perform month-end close which may include, but not limited to:
  • Depreciation
  • Revenue and expense accruals
  • Inventory received not billed / not credited
  • Intercompany billing
  • Prepayments
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review and approval of timesheets and expense reports.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Assist AP/AR with new and non-standard items, give directions on accounting treatment of irregular transactions.
• Provide Ad hoc financial reporting and perform any other duty requested and related to the function.
• Proactively look for improvements and aid the team.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures and participate in cross-functional or financial process-improvement teams.

• 3-5 years experience in Accounting
• ERP experience, ideally Netsuite experience
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficient in Excel
• Position is in office