Staff Accountant Jobs in Houston, TX
Staff Accountant jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and Downtown across oil and gas, healthcare, and professional services. Employers hiring right now include Landry's, Kiwa, and Graylog. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This Staff Accountant (Contract) role is designed to provide immediate accounting support across multiple areas of the business while partnering closely with the Finance and Internal Control Manager on day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects.
This is a temporary contract assignment as a Casual/Project Employee of Kiwa North America. Based on business needs, organizational growth, and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to be considered for future full-time positions, including Staff Accountant or FP&A Analyst.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Location: Houston, TX 77024
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Reports To: Finance and Internal Control Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Perform account, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting.
- Analyze account variances and prepare supporting schedules.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations, to support Finance initiatives.
- Support assigned accounting projects and priorities as identified during the engagement.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience supporting multiple entities.
- ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience working in manufacturing, professional services, or shared services environments.
- Experience supporting audits and internal controls
This Staff Accountant (Contract) role is designed to provide immediate accounting support across multiple areas of the business while partnering closely with the Finance and Internal Control Manager on day-to-day accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects.
This is a temporary contract assignment as a Casual/Project Employee of Kiwa North America. Based on business needs, organizational growth, and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to be considered for future full-time positions, including Staff Accountant or FP&A Analyst.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Location: Houston, TX 77024
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Reports To: Finance and Internal Control Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Perform account, bank, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting.
- Analyze account variances and prepare supporting schedules.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger internal controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations, to support Finance initiatives.
- Support assigned accounting projects and priorities as identified during the engagement.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Experience preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred
- CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience supporting multiple entities.
- ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience working in manufacturing, professional services, or shared services environments.
- Experience supporting audits and internal controls
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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Staff Accountant Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff accountant job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy corridor, Texas Medical Center, and Downtown financial district, where accounting demand is highest. Oil and gas companies, hospital systems, and regional CPA firms hire staff accountants consistently. A CPA candidate designation and experience with oil and gas revenue accounting or healthcare billing cycles gives you a concrete edge over generalist applicants in this market.
Which companies hire staff accountants in Houston?
Houston staff accountant roles are posted by Landry's, Kiwa, and Graylog and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Houston's employer base skews heavily toward energy operators, midstream companies, large hospital networks, and regional accounting firms that maintain year-round staff accountant pipelines.
Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Houston?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: positions involving month-end close, physical document handling, or on-site audits tend to require in-person presence, while general ledger and accounts payable work is more commonly hybrid. About 21% of staff accountant openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. Energy sector corporate offices in the Energy Corridor are among the more hybrid-friendly employers locally.
How can I get a staff accountant job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting accounts payable or accounts receivable roles at mid-size energy service companies or Houston-area healthcare groups, then moving into a staff accountant title within one to two years. Regional CPA firms along Westheimer and in Greenway Plaza hire entry-level accounting associates each spring. Familiarity with SAP or Oracle, which is common in Houston's energy sector, makes a junior candidate noticeably more competitive.
Which industries hire the most staff accountants in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most staff accountants in Houston are Automotive, Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Houston's concentration of upstream and midstream energy operators, one of the largest medical centers in the country, and a dense cluster of construction and engineering firms creates unusually broad and steady demand for staff-level accounting talent.
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