Staff Accountant

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10760

Staff Accountant 10760
The Staff Accountant records financial transactions in accordance with GAAP.  This role supports ERP-driven accounting processes to maintain data accuracy, support operational reporting, and improve financial workflows under the guidance and review of senior accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities: 
Accounting Operations

• Guide, review, and provide backup support for daily AR and AP transactions in compliance with GAAP.
• Produce daily sales and cash reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records and transactions within the ERP system.
• Support accurate and timely accounting operations while maintaining strong data integrity across financial systems and workflows.
• Identify and support improvements to AR, AP, and related accounting processes and procedures.

Month-end Process

• Support the monthly closing process in accordance with established calendars and timelines.
• Ensure timely closing of functional modules (AR, AP, Production, Inventory, etc.).
• Reconcile AR, AP, and Inventory subledgers to the GL.
• Reconcile bank statements and cash transactions.
• Prepare monthly schedules (amortization, accruals, etc.).
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Produce preliminary balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Update and maintain annual budgets and quarterly forecasts utilizing ERP systems and financial reporting data.
• Prepare costing analysis in support of manufacturing operations.
• Work with inventory control to improve inventory management, ensure accuracy and minimize waste.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to senior accounting staff.

Technical Accounting

• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing related to accounting procedures.
• Support the annual audit process.

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Strive to represent corporate values and serve as a role model.
• Analyze production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting principles, and company policies.

Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred. Candidates with exposure to manufacturing, logistics, construction, or other fast-paced operational environments are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of GAAP principles.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding and oversight of AR and AP processes.
• Microsoft Business Central ERP system experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.