Accountant Jobs in Texas
Accountant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across energy, healthcare, financial services, and real estate from entry-level staff accountants through senior controllers and CFOs. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, anchored by employers such as ExxonMobil, American Airlines, and Dell Technologies, which maintain large finance and accounting teams in the state. Tax accounting, financial reporting, and internal audit are the most sought-after specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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How will this role impact First Command?
The Financial Accountant is part of the Financial Accounting team and helps support the financial records of First Command. This role supports the monthly close process by recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing and reporting on transactions resulting from business operations. The Financial Accountant reports to the Associate Director – Assistant Controller and should demonstrate accountancy principles knowledge, proactivity, multitasking, organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation.
What will you do in this role?
Support month-end close activities. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparing standard and ad-hoc journal entries as required
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts in accordance with FC standards
- Performing analytical procedures including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances in monthly flux reports
- Performing research and providing financial analysis to management and other users of financial information
- Performing a subsidiary-level monthly financial statement review
- Preparing quarterly financial reporting as needed
- Own the implementation and maintenance of effective processes and procedures for completing and improving work. Recommend process improvement opportunities to current accounting systems and processes.
- Assist with updates of policies and procedure documentation.
- Work directly with external and internal auditors, preparing audit work papers and schedules as required.
- Work cross-functionally with Advisor Compensation, Financial Planning & Analytics, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury groups.
- Work on ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned.
What skills & qualifications do you need?
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
Work Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (accounting preferred) and 2-4 years of experience OR requires a master’s degree in business, accounting or finance and 1-2 years of experience.
Certifications
- CPA preferred, but not required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Requires the highest level of integrity and ethics.
- Familiar with standard accounting (GAAP) concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Must display sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Independent with high initiative
- Ability to recognize and suggest quality ideas for process improvements.
- Possess strong problem solving and analysis skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Requires strong business acumen and maturity. Must be detailed and deadline oriented but also be able to think strategically at the functional level.
- Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues, procedures, and rules to various levels of management.
- Requires the ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple concurrent activities. Must be able to take projects and manage to completion.
- Ability to organize, meet strict deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
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How will this role impact First Command?
The Financial Accountant is part of the Financial Accounting team and helps support the financial records of First Command. This role supports the monthly close process by recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing and reporting on transactions resulting from business operations. The Financial Accountant reports to the Associate Director – Assistant Controller and should demonstrate accountancy principles knowledge, proactivity, multitasking, organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation.
What will you do in this role?
Support month-end close activities. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Preparing standard and ad-hoc journal entries as required
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts in accordance with FC standards
- Performing analytical procedures including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances in monthly flux reports
- Performing research and providing financial analysis to management and other users of financial information
- Performing a subsidiary-level monthly financial statement review
- Preparing quarterly financial reporting as needed
- Own the implementation and maintenance of effective processes and procedures for completing and improving work. Recommend process improvement opportunities to current accounting systems and processes.
- Assist with updates of policies and procedure documentation.
- Work directly with external and internal auditors, preparing audit work papers and schedules as required.
- Work cross-functionally with Advisor Compensation, Financial Planning & Analytics, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury groups.
- Work on ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned.
What skills & qualifications do you need?
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
Work Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (accounting preferred) and 2-4 years of experience OR requires a master’s degree in business, accounting or finance and 1-2 years of experience.
Certifications
- CPA preferred, but not required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Requires the highest level of integrity and ethics.
- Familiar with standard accounting (GAAP) concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Must display sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Independent with high initiative
- Ability to recognize and suggest quality ideas for process improvements.
- Possess strong problem solving and analysis skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Requires strong business acumen and maturity. Must be detailed and deadline oriented but also be able to think strategically at the functional level.
- Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues, procedures, and rules to various levels of management.
- Requires the ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple concurrent activities. Must be able to take projects and manage to completion.
- Ability to organize, meet strict deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.
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Accountant Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Energy Transfer10
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission4
- HEB3
- Meta3
- Ankura3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accountant jobs across Texas.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
- Experience with general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with federal and Texas state tax regulations
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in financial reporting and variance analysis
Accountant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an accountant in Texas?
Most accountant roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and many employers prefer or require a CPA license issued by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. To earn the Texas CPA, candidates must meet the board's education requirements, pass all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, and complete the required hours of qualifying work experience. Staff and bookkeeping roles may be accessible without a CPA, but licensing strengthens candidacy significantly in this market.
How much do accountants make in Texas?
Accountants in Texas earn a median of about $80,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,380 for the lowest 10% to over $132,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire accountants in Texas?
Employers hiring accountants in Texas right now include Energy Transfer, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and HEB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, large healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 headquarters means accounting talent is in demand across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which Texas cities have the most accountant jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most accountant openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical sector, Dallas's concentration of financial services firms and corporate headquarters, and Austin's fast-growing tech and government sectors each create sustained demand for accounting professionals at all levels.
Are there remote accountant jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 43% of accountant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that accounting work is largely desk-based and documentation-driven. Roles in financial reporting, tax compliance, and accounts payable tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring on-site access to physical records or direct plant-level oversight are more likely to be in-person.
How can I get hired as an accountant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff accountant or accounts payable associate role, which Texas employers routinely open to recent graduates. Large Texas-based organizations including hospital systems, state agencies, and energy companies run new-graduate rotational programs or structured entry cohorts that provide on-the-job training. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in bookkeeping, payroll administration, or finance operations have a strong footing, and completing the CPA exam sections early, even before full licensure, signals commitment and gives a clear edge in a competitive hiring pool.
Where can I find and apply to accountant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to accountant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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