Accountant at Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX

Job description

• This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company's financial records and supporting the organization's financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. This role plays a key part in developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving accounting policies, financial guidelines, internal controls, business processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:
• Financial Accounting
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, amortization, allocations, depreciation, fixed assets, and correcting entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze income statement and balance sheet fluctuations and provide explanations for variances.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Internal Controls, Policies, and Procedures
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, financial guidelines, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, GAAP/IFRS, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor adherence to established processes and identify control deficiencies or process gaps.
• Develop and maintain documentation of accounting workflows, procedures, and control activities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Perform periodic reviews of financial transactions to ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Partner with operational departments to communicate financial policies and process expectations.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis
• Support preparation of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide management with actionable insights.
• Assist in developing cash flow forecasts and monitoring actual cash performance.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and management analyses.
• Audit and Compliance
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests and assist with implementing audit recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and government reporting requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Project Management teams.
• Provide financial support and reporting to management as needed.
• Participate in management meetings and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• CPA designation or pursuit of certification is a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies and safety program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP/accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Share Point and Jamis or similar ERP experience beneficial.

Skills

Required

• General ledger accounting
• Reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• ERP/accounting systems

Preferred

• ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• SharePoint
• Jamis or similar ERP