Staff Accountant
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Direct Hire
POSITION SUMMARY
The staff accountant will be responsible for being part of a team maintaining the company’s financial records, preparing and reviewing financial documents and reports, reconciling accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and generally overseeing day-to-day accounting procedures within a company, reporting to the Accounting Manager.
The position’s key duties include maintaining the general ledger, tracking transactions, and generating financial statements to provide insight into the company's financial health. Will be to work with the team to ensure the financial stability and accuracy of an organization’s financial records. This involves performing essential accounting tasks including accurate billing, accounts receivable, and payable functions that includes preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations. This position plays an integral role in performing internal reporting during the monthly close.
This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a group that recognizes and rewards hard work. Candidates will be detail-oriented and analytical thinkers with thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Duties
• General ledger maintenance: Recording daily transactions, maintaining bank reconciliations, and updating subsidiary ledgers within the general ledger. Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management.
• Account / credit card reconciliation: Verifying account balances by reconciling accounts payable and receivable, and identifying discrepancies.
• Financial reporting: Preparing and analyzing financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Accounts payable/receivable management: Processing invoices, tracking payments due, and managing customer billing.
• Multi-Company/Jurisdiction Transactions: Prepare intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliations.
• Inter-Department Communications. Respond to various department personnel regarding questions on financial transactions and work toward resolutions.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for accounts payable and accounts receivable and conducting internal audits.
• GAAP Compliance: Contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Skills
• Proficiency with ERP enterprise accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus)
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 / Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and inter-personal skills
• Highly organized in fast paced environments
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience in financial reporting and analysis
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Professional certification (e.G., CPA) is a plus
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity