• Staff Accountant JH91123

Babich & Associates - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Staff Accountant position is a permanent role within the Accounting/Finance category, primarily responsible for processing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the general ledger. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, which is essential for effective financial reporting and analysis. The Staff Accountant will be involved in various accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, and will play a key role in the month-end close process. In this position, the Staff Accountant will be tasked with overseeing various general ledger accounts, ensuring that reconciliations and journal entries are completed accurately and timely. The role requires a thorough analysis of variances in account activity, which will aid in preparing financial analyses and responding to management inquiries. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will assist external auditors by preparing schedules and addressing any audit-related questions. Payroll validation and support are also part of the responsibilities, along with other duties and projects as assigned by management. This position is ideal for candidates who possess a strong customer focus, accuracy, and analytical skills, as these attributes are key to success in this role. The Staff Accountant will work closely with other team members and departments to ensure that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the general ledger.
• Analyze variances in account activity to identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial analysis and respond to management inquiries effectively.
• Assist external auditors with schedule preparation and respond to audit questions.
• Validate payroll and provide necessary support.
• Complete other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting/Finance from a four-year College or University.
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Strong customer focus and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.