Staff Accountant

Job Summary

PPI Quality & Engineering is partnering with Kiwa North America to hire a hands-on Staff Accountant (Contract) to join the Finance team on a temporary, project-based assignment supporting a period of organizational growth and process evaluation. 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. 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.

About the role

Location: Houston, TX 77024

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.

Do you have what it takes?

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–5 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

What can you expect from us in return?

At Kiwa North America, you'll join a collaborative Finance team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This temporary, project-based opportunity offers meaningful, hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting, exposure to cross-functional initiatives, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements that have a lasting business impact.

This assignment provides the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities within a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC). Based on business needs and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to be considered for future full-time positions within Kiwa North America.