Staff Accountant

The Houston Rockets and Toyota Center are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position plays a vital role in supporting daily accounting operations, month‑end close activities, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a team‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

General Description: 

 The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in supporting daily accounting operations, month end close activities, and financial reporting for the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center. This position will provide financial assistance to management by analyzing, researching, and recording accounting data.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: 

• Complete daily bank activity booking and reporting for the Houston Rockets, Toyota Center, Space City Home Network and Clutch City Foundation.

• Prepare and finalize all bank reconciliations for each entity monthly.

• Prepare check deposits and logs for delivery to the bank.

• Assist with the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center monthly close process, including account reconciliations, detailed account schedule preparation and journal entry postings by the deadline.

• Assist with various audits throughout the year including Year End Financial, BRI and CFS NBA League audits.

• Assist with the Houston Rockets game day 50/50 raffle accounting process.

• Assist with gate reporting to NBA after each home game, including payment submission.

• Assist with the review of batch invoice expense coding and proper approvals for vendor payment processing. 

• Perform special projects and other various duties as requested by supervisor.

• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork and contributes meaningfully to building a cohesive, efficient department that serves all customer needs at an exemplary level.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting required.

• 0-2 years of relevant audit/general ledger accounting experience.

• Experience with Accounting Systems such as: Great Plains accounting software preferred.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – especially Excel.

• Must have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.