Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Balance Sheet, Communication Skills, External Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Policies, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Revenue Accounting
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description
Collects, analyzes, monitors, and reports on the organization's financial matters, managing and ensuring compliance with the organization's financial policies, internal controls, and professional standards and all laws. Responsible for general accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable and expense reimbursement and revenue accounting (including accounts receivable). This role is hybrid during the training period and will transition to a fully remote position upon successful completion of training. Candidates must be local to the Houston area to support the initial in-office training requirements and any occasional business needs.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate and complete general accounting activities including preparing journal entries for monthly, quarterly, & annual close, review of title office P&L activity, detailed balance sheet reconciliations, and the investigation of variances or unusual trends
Support financial statement preparation and internal management reporting
Utilize strong organization skills to maintain accounting information and system integrity in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP & other regulating bodies and to support both internal and external audit requests
Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents for continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner through excellent communication skills
Acts as a resource for colleagues including collaborating with AP, AR, & FP&A teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and develop Excel models and reporting tools from concept to completion
Performs all other duties as assigned by management
Education
Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
Experience
A demonstrated proficiency in Excel
Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes
Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at careers@stewart.com.
Benefits
Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.