Bookkeeper Jobs in Texas
Bookkeeper jobs in Texas are consistently active, with strong demand across oil and gas, construction, real estate, healthcare, and professional services firms, at levels ranging from entry-level accounting clerks through senior bookkeepers managing full-cycle operations. The largest concentrations of openings are in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where established employers such as H-E-B, Deloitte, and Fluor maintain ongoing bookkeeping needs across their Texas operations. The most in-demand specialties are payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and QuickBooks or Sage-based bookkeeping for mid-size firms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $13+ billion invested in long-term assets.
Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2025 were $343bn.
Job Description
The Project Accounting team is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Vitol’s asset-based projects, including booking project-related transactions, monitoring project budgets, and providing real-time reporting and analysis to project teams and management.
The Project Accounting Analyst will work closely with project managers, developers, vendors, stakeholders, and other members of the Finance organization to support accurate financial reporting, effective project controls, and informed decision-making. This is a highly collaborative role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities may include:
Reporting and Analysis:
- Track and report on project capex and opex budget to actuals, providing real-time and lookback views for development teams
- Support the preparation of project board reporting, including capex and development spend and operating EBITDA
- Maintain documentation of board approvals, project budgets and forecasts
- Support audit and financial statement preparation for project entities as needed
Project Controls and Vendor/Developer Relationships:
- Own relationships with project developers and vendors, ensuring timely communication and resolution of financial issues
- Review unpaid invoices and open cash, identifying and reporting outstanding items to project teams and developers
Project Expense Processing:
- Review and reconcile project costs, ensuring completeness and accuracy against project budgets
- Monitor and report on project cash flow, including remittances, deposits, and prepaids
- Process and book all project-related invoices (including capital expenditures, development deposits, prepayments, and operating expenses)
- Prepare and review journal entries for project transactions, including accruals and reclassifications as assets are received or projects progress
- Maintain documentation of board approvals and project status, summarizing and communicating key impacts to other accounting teams
Other
- Support transaction activities for purchases and sales of assets
- Read and summarize contracts and agreements related to transactions, leases, construction, and energy offtake
- Build new processes and identify automation opportunities for existing processes using tools such as Alteryx, AI, and Python
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- 2 years of experience in a General Accounting function
- CPA strongly preferred; must be CPA eligible at a minimum
- Fundamental accounting skills required
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook and Word
Additional Information
Successful Candidates will:
- Be self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of people with courtesy and professionalism
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks, often with strict or changing deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Be curious, creative and up for a challenge
- Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business
- Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership of key deliverables
- Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $13+ billion invested in long-term assets.
Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2025 were $343bn.
Job Description
The Project Accounting team is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Vitol’s asset-based projects, including booking project-related transactions, monitoring project budgets, and providing real-time reporting and analysis to project teams and management.
The Project Accounting Analyst will work closely with project managers, developers, vendors, stakeholders, and other members of the Finance organization to support accurate financial reporting, effective project controls, and informed decision-making. This is a highly collaborative role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities may include:
Reporting and Analysis:
- Track and report on project capex and opex budget to actuals, providing real-time and lookback views for development teams
- Support the preparation of project board reporting, including capex and development spend and operating EBITDA
- Maintain documentation of board approvals, project budgets and forecasts
- Support audit and financial statement preparation for project entities as needed
Project Controls and Vendor/Developer Relationships:
- Own relationships with project developers and vendors, ensuring timely communication and resolution of financial issues
- Review unpaid invoices and open cash, identifying and reporting outstanding items to project teams and developers
Project Expense Processing:
- Review and reconcile project costs, ensuring completeness and accuracy against project budgets
- Monitor and report on project cash flow, including remittances, deposits, and prepaids
- Process and book all project-related invoices (including capital expenditures, development deposits, prepayments, and operating expenses)
- Prepare and review journal entries for project transactions, including accruals and reclassifications as assets are received or projects progress
- Maintain documentation of board approvals and project status, summarizing and communicating key impacts to other accounting teams
Other
- Support transaction activities for purchases and sales of assets
- Read and summarize contracts and agreements related to transactions, leases, construction, and energy offtake
- Build new processes and identify automation opportunities for existing processes using tools such as Alteryx, AI, and Python
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- 2 years of experience in a General Accounting function
- CPA strongly preferred; must be CPA eligible at a minimum
- Fundamental accounting skills required
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook and Word
Additional Information
Successful Candidates will:
- Be self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of people with courtesy and professionalism
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks, often with strict or changing deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Be curious, creative and up for a challenge
- Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business
- Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership of key deliverables
- Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. Because of the collaborative, fast-paced, and high energy nature of our business, Vitol requires team members to work from our fully equipped office.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Bookkeeper Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Goldman Sachs71
- KPMG71
- WEAVER49
- Alvarez & Marsal38
- JPMorganChase36
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services302
- Accounting & Auditing289
- Banking & Financial Services244
- Investment & Asset Management221
- Technology & Software218
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bookkeeper jobs across Texas.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or similar accounting software used by Texas employers
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Knowledge of Texas sales tax rules and multi-entity or multi-location reporting requirements
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial reporting formulas
- Certified Bookkeeper credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers preferred
Bookkeeper Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a bookkeeper in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a bookkeeper, so the path begins with a relevant education and recognized credentials. Most employers expect at least an associate degree in accounting or a related field. From there, earning the Certified Bookkeeper designation through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers adds credibility. Gaining experience with Texas-specific requirements such as state sales tax compliance and payroll reporting makes candidates more competitive in the local market.
Which companies hire bookkeepers in Texas?
Employers hiring bookkeepers in Texas right now include Goldman Sachs, KPMG, and WEAVER, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's mix of energy, construction, healthcare, and retail sectors means demand is spread across a wide range of industries rather than concentrated in a single field.
Which Texas cities have the most bookkeeper jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most bookkeeper openings in Texas. Houston's volume is driven by its concentration of energy companies, engineering firms, and large healthcare systems, while Dallas benefits from a dense cluster of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, and Austin's rapid tech and professional services growth has created consistent demand for bookkeeping across smaller and mid-size businesses.
Are there remote bookkeeper jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 19% of bookkeeper openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well the role's core tasks translate to off-site work. Accounts payable, payroll processing, and monthly close work are the functions most frequently offered remotely, particularly at professional services firms and tech companies with distributed teams.
How can I get hired as a bookkeeper in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an accounts payable clerk or accounting assistant role at a mid-size Texas company and building toward a full bookkeeper title from within. Large Texas employers such as H-E-B, hospital systems like HCA Houston Healthcare, and regional construction firms regularly hire entry-level accounting support staff without prior bookkeeping experience. Completing a QuickBooks certification and an accredited associate degree in accounting from a Texas community college, such as Houston Community College or Austin Community College, gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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