Staff Accountant
The Wells Companies
Houston, TX0–3 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsBusiness analysisExcel
- Nice to have
- AccountingQuickBooksSalesforce
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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The Wells Companies
About the Role
The Wells Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, transaction processing, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities across multiple entities. This is an opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience in a growing business and take on additional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting & Transaction Processing
- Review, categorize, and match daily bank transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
- Reconcile Stripe payments, processing fees, and bank deposits.
- Review and match vendor payments and transactions processed through Bill.com.
- Identify and resolve unmatched transactions and discrepancies across accounting systems.
- Assist with matching customer payments to Salesforce invoices.
- Monitor unapplied payments, clearing accounts, and outstanding transactions.
Account Reconciliations & Month-End Close
- Prepare bank and assigned balance sheet reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist with routine journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Support month-end close activities and general ledger account analysis.
- Assist with AP/AR, customer deposits, and other accounting activities.
Accounting Operations & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with improving and documenting accounting processes.
- Support accounting activities across multiple entities and other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies and communicate effectively.
Preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Stripe, or Salesforce.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
- Exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.