Financial Accountant

Robert Half - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team in Austin, Texas. This role is critical to our operations and offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, performing income statement analysis, and assisting with financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries in a timely manner using financial ERP systems.
• Conduct accurate and timely reconciliation of assigned monthly general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Perform monthly income statement analysis for assigned operating entities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Conduct light accounting research and understand technical accounting issues as needed.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams for changes to applicable contracts and assets.
• Contribute to the development of procedures to improve workflow efficiency and maintain internal controls.
• Respond to external vendor and auditor inquiries.
• Participate in ad hoc/special projects as assigned by management.
• Utilize Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, Crystal Reports, Epicor, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Auditing, Budget Processes, Cash Activity to perform tasks efficiently.

Requirements

• Possession of a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Financial Accountant role or similar
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services is desirable
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports and Epicor software tools
• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Ability to perform Accounting Functions efficiently and accurately
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)
• Proven skills in Auditing tasks and procedures
• Experience in managing Budget Processes
• Ability to monitor and manage Cash Activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adherence to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion
• Willingness to continually update skills and knowledge to keep up with changes in the financial industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports and Epicor software tools

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan