Entry Level Staff Accountant Jobs in Rosenberg, TX

General Job Description

The Staff Accountant supports the organization's financial operations through accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data in accordance with U.S. GAAP and public company reporting requirements. This role ensures compliance with accounting principles, internal controls (including SOX 404), and company policies, and collaborates routinely with cross-functional departments to maintain financial integrity and support strategic business decisions. The Staff Accountant supports month-end and quarter-end close, financial reporting, external and internal audit preparation, execution of internal controls, and the implementation of accounting best practices in a fast-paced, deadline-driven public company environment. This is an entry-level position well suited to a recent accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, with clear growth potential toward Senior Accountant.

• Prepares and posts weekly and monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assists with month-end and quarter-end close and financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepares and maintains balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies timely.
• Prepares and distributes weekly and monthly management reports.
• Assists with external audit (annual financial statement audit) and internal audit requests, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation (PBC items).
• Supports SOX 404 internal control testing and documentation.
• Facilitates intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting account information.
• Prepares and posts job cost transfers.
• Maintains accrual records and amortization schedules.
• Maintains the fixed asset system and records monthly depreciation entries.
• Assists with technical accounting research and documentation as directed by senior accounting staff.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.
• Provides general support to team members on accounting questions and issues.
• Supports execution of effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas); comfortable learning new systems.
• Exposure to or familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven public company environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring close deadlines.
• Working knowledge of job‑related laws, regulations, and internal control (SOX) concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and job‑specific software and programs.
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; relevant internship experience will be considered.
• CPA candidacy, or progress toward CPA licensure/150-credit hour requirement, is a plus but not required.

• Ability to perform motions including typing.
• Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

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IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal;" Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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