Universal Pegasus is currently seeking to hire an Accounting Analyst to work in Houston, Texas on a full time basis.

Position Over view:

Accounting Analyst

The associate analyst, reporting to the Controller, assists in the overall accounting and compliance function of the entity.  Working with other teams within the shared services center, the accounting associate is an integral member of the accounting team.  The position has potential to grow quickly, and will offer opportunities to apply judgmental decisions to assist management in the decision-making process.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparing general ledger reconciliations for the cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other accounts


• Assisting in the monthly closing process


• Assisting the production of the monthly, quarter and annual financial statements and bank packages, with related disclosures


• Preparing daily entries with adequate support for review by the manager


• Assisting in the preparation of the Daily Cash Projection schedule


• Process accounts payable, employee reimbursement requests, and corporate credit card reconciliation


• Research issues as they arise; question inconsistencies in information as provided


• Other special projects as they arise

Core Competencies include:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to work within different and dynamic team environments


• Good working knowledge of general ledger concepts and GAAP.  IFRS experience a plus, but not required.


• Able to take a supportable position which may be different from the team position


• Able to work independently, have excellent follow through and be detail oriented


• Highly analytical with close attention to detail, and able to work with large quantities of data from varied systems.


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting


• 2 to 6 years experience of general financial accounting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting.


• Basic ability to use an enterprise resource planning system (JD Edwards, SAP, etc.)


• Proficiency in core Microsoft Office applications