Staff Accountant (Hybrid) - Houston, TXClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description ESFM Salary: $65,000 - $70,000Pay Grade: 12 ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM's clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets. ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).Job SummarySummary: Assists primarily in the preparation and maintenance of Project accounting files and reports, and may be responsible for general office functions by performing the duties described below.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Creation, ownership and tracking of all Project Cost Books (PCBs) and Project-related works:Work with dedicated project managers and/or Operations leads and Finance Director to create PCBs in accordance with project requirements, ensuring to pay attention to detail with regard to all areas of the PCB workbook.Work through approvals process flow of PCB to ensure full approvals from Eurest and Client are obtained accuratelyVerifies Subcontractor invoices, Procurement Card receipts and labor transactions for matching to applicable Purchase Orders issued by the client for 'Out of Scope' (project) work. Maintains tracking spreadsheets to ensure actual project costs do not exceed capped Project Purchase Orders issued by client.Liaises with Unit Managers to gather subcontractor quotes and other supporting documentation to request Project Purchase Orders from clients.Supports project accrual process with reporting from cleared invoices to ledger comparison. Ensuring costs align to proper cost centers and general ledger codes. Coordinates the issue of purchase orders to vendors/suppliers for project, routine work or reactive work, as needed ensuring alignment to budgets and cost centers. Monitors invoicing for timely submission and alignment to purchase order.Participates and assists in quarterly spend audits (Dip Checks) for selected percentage of billing to client.Prepares, records and submits weekly progress billings to client for project work. Monitors accounts payable and receivable to ensure payments are up to date; codes and inputs data (e.g., inventories, cash collections) for forwarding to the corporate office and inclusion in the company's financial reports.Support Unit Managers from a fiscal perspective by providing proper accounting controls, training and guidance as it relates to projects.Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analysing account information.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Two to three (2-3) years general ledger experience required (defined as: journal entries, account reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, GAAP accounting).Preferred: CPA/CMA, and experience assisting with tax and audit schedule preparationIntermediate knowledge of MS Excel Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook J.D. Edwards, SAP, or equivalent softwareAccuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-taskStrong reasoning and analytical skillsSolid interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritizeStrongly preferred: Business Objects or equivalent reporting Apply to ESFM Services todayESFM is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Eurest services maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID:1281227ESFMJacinda Moore