Principal Accounting Specialist

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States Triple-S Steel Full time

Position Overview:

The Lead Financial Accountant plays a pivotal role within the finance department, holding significant responsibilities and visibility to senior management, including the Director of Financial Reporting and the CFO. The ideal candidate will act as a financial advisor to operational teams, providing essential financial insights, ensuring adherence to loan covenants, and supporting the Assistant Controller with daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks.

About Triple-S Steel:

Triple-S Steel operates as a comprehensive service center with a focus on the construction sector. With origins in Houston, our operations have expanded over the past five decades across North America, Central and South America, and Asia. From humble beginnings as a family-run retail business, we now distribute over 500,000 tons annually. Our affiliated companies include Beshert Steel, Tube Supply, and Intsel Steel, among others. Despite our growth, we maintain our family-oriented values, treating our employees as part of our extended family.

Why You May Enjoy Working Here:

  • Our core values emphasize: Faith, Family, Community, Patriotism, Hard Work, Integrity, Kindness, Gratitude, and Philanthropy.
  • We offer stability and opportunities for long-term career development.
  • You will join a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to your training and growth.
  • Recognized as a leading private company, we ranked among the top 10 in the Houston Chronicle 100 and top 13 in Metal Center News 50.
  • Benefit from being part of a large, growing organization with a family-like culture.
  • Have the chance to make a direct impact and drive change within the organization.
  • Enjoy job security, as we prioritize stability and growth even during challenging economic periods.
  • With over 60 years in business and more than 50 locations, we continue to expand, having added over 10 new locations in recent years.

Potential Challenges:

  • If you struggle with adaptability and flexibility.
  • If you do not thrive in a dynamic work environment.
  • If you prefer clear instructions rather than taking initiative.
  • If collaboration and teamwork are not your strengths.
  • If you prefer remote work over an in-office setting.

Employee Benefits:

We believe in providing our team members with the right opportunities and benefits to excel. Our offerings include:

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Eligibility for bonuses and profit-sharing.
  • Company-paid life insurance and optional voluntary life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support all aspects of the closing and reporting processes, including journal entry preparation, general ledger account reconciliation, and variance analysis of financial statements.
  • Assist in preparing monthly consolidated financial statements, focusing on intercompany account reconciliations and necessary adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
  • Utilize accounting principles to analyze financial data and generate reports.
  • Research accounting regulations and document company policies, coordinating the implementation of accounting controls.
  • Prepare compliance certificates for loans.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of internal controls.
  • Recommend enhancements to accounting systems and procedures.
  • Prepare audit schedules for external audits and collaborate with auditors.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including maintaining schedules and calculating depreciation.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and relevant regulations.
  • Work with tax consultants on tax-related matters.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including special projects and reporting requests.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Three to five years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements is preferred.
  • Background in audit, public accounting, or internal audit is advantageous.
  • CPA certification is a plus.
  • Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations is preferred.
  • Experience with ERP and GL systems is beneficial.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.

Skills Required:

  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities and adapt to management requests.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.
  • Capability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
  • Sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.


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