Staff Accountant

Accounting Houston, Texas


Description

Position at McNair Interests

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of GAAP principles and procedures
  • Experience in maintaining a ledger and preparing financial statements. Experience with investment accounting is a plus.
  • Ability to leverage technology to perform job functions at the highest level.  This includes proficiency in Microsoft Word with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Capabilities in other software such as MRI and Avid software are a plus.
  • Self-initiative with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks with minimal oversight and effective time management skills enabling adherence to deadlines.
  • Ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of existing processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with employees, clients, consultants, and partners with poise and diplomacy.
  • Excellent attention to detail with an ability to produce high‐quality, accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Highest degree of personal integrity, judgment, and professional ethics.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
  • High degree of accountability in a hybrid work environment, including effective communication with team members.
  • Consistent dependability in terms of attendance and promptness.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the month‐end financial reporting process, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare financial statements for entities including budget variance explanations.
  • Assist with obtaining the various private equity fund capital calls and processing requests for payments through Avid.
  • Assist with providing a review of invoices to be paid in Avid.
  • Assist with obtaining quarterly fund statements from the various private equity funds and preparing journal entries for month-end close. Follow up with third-party fund managers who do not provide quarterly statements in a timely manner.
  • Assist with obtaining and recording distributions received from private equity investments, following up with third-party fund managers to ensure appropriate information is provided.
  • Assistance with the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and company credit cards.
  • Coordinate with the Treasury and Investments team to ensure various monthly and quarterly procedures are being completed timely and accurately.
  • Assist with audits and prepare audit work papers for external audits as needed.
  • Document and maintain updated written desktop policies and procedures for the position.
  • Perform various other tasks as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in accounting encompassing similar duties.
  • Big 4 public accounting firm experience and CPA license strongly preferred.
  • Investment management experience is a plus.