• **NO CORP TO CORP**

• 6 Month Contract with Possible Extensions

• W2 Employee Only- NO CORP to CORP

• Must be a Texas resident

• It is expected that this individual will be onsite in Austin, Texas a minimum of 2 -3 days per week or more based on business needs

• Starting range $34+/hr, DOE

JOB SUMMARY

Accountant prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records and financial statements. Analyzes and reports on business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates accounting and accounting control policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture

• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained

• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and organization policies and procedures

• Assists in maintaining and coordinating accounting control policies and procedures

• Generates timely standard reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements

• Assists with the monthly and annual close process by completing assigned accounting functions and making appropriate and accurate journal entries

• Reconciles general ledger accounts in a timely manner and researches and reports material reconciling issues to management

• May perform various accounting functions such as fixed assets, prepaid, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing

• Assists with periodic internal and external audits including the annual external audit of ERCOT financial statements

• Contributes to accounting system maintenance, upgrade, and conversion efforts

• Maintains regular communication with the management team, providing relevant fiscal information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements

• Works on moderately complex accounting issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

• Demonstrates skills as a proficient user of client server financial systems, and Microsoft Office

• Reviews, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, appropriateness, and reasonableness

• Conducts research and provides accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure appropriate treatment

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Finance, or related field (Required)

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Thorough understanding of US GAAP

• Previous experience with Workday

• General ledger experience

• Experience preparing financial statements

• Experience with account reconciliation

• Experience with accounting journals for month end close

• Ability to initiate research in accounting system to understand transactions

CERTIFICATIONS

• CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred) or CPA Candidate (Preferred)

Preston-Hunter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Preston-Hunter, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. Preston-Hunter, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against, immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter, Inc. Human Resources. Preston-Hunter, Inc. encourages applicants of all ages, except for minors as federal law prohibits.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. Preston-Hunter, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Preston-Hunter, Inc. is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Preston-Hunter, Inc. can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Preston-Hunter, Inc. can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At this time, Preston-Hunter, Inc. does not sponsor work Visa’s, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter, Inc. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual’s right to work in the United States, as required by law.