Staff Accountant (Contract)

Kiwa North America is seeking 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.
Overview:

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.

This is a temporary contract assignment as a Casual/Project Employee of Kiwa North America. 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.

Location: Houston, TX 77024

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

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.

Responsabilities:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ 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

Qualifications:

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.