Role Overview
A well-established manufacturer and distributor is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its corporate team in Dallas-Fort Worth. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting critical accounting functions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain general ledger accounts with accuracy and consistency.
- Conduct regular analysis and reconciliation of bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
- Support the annual preparation and electronic filing of 1099 forms.
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to track capital projects, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules.
- Provide backup support for daily sales reporting activities.
- Take an active role in the month-end close process, including executing tasks in the JD Edwards system and preparing supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accepted accounting standards and stay current with procedural updates.
- Review existing workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency and recommend practical improvements.
- Assist external auditors by compiling account records and supporting documents for annual audits.
- Perform additional accounting duties as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least two years of relevant experience. A solid understanding of financial accounting principles is essential.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to interact effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, exercises sound judgment, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
Applicants should demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, precision in detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP systems is required, and prior work with JD Edwards is highly preferred.
