Corporate Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Pad has partnered with one of the most established Engineering companies in DFW and the U.S. They have a great opportunity for a skilled and energetic accountant to play a major role in the accounting department of their fast-paced, rapidly growing company. The Accountant will be responsible for providing day-to-day operations of accounting activities while supporting the formation of departmental policies and procedures. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and demonstrated knowledge of technical and operational accounting and finance functions are a must.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with the day-to-day, monthly, quarterly, and year-end functions of the accounting department. Supervise and oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting associate.

Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is an in-office role only. No remote work available.

Responsible for activities and duties regarding accounts receivable within the company, including:

• Daily collections activity
  
• Daily invoice entry
  
• Daily bank reconciliation
  
• Apply customer payments
  
• Research and solve payment discrepancies
  
• Process credit card payments and credits
  
• Prepare analysis of accounts as required
  

Responsible for activities and duties regarding accounts payable within the company, including:

• Weekly Accounts Payable reporting
  
• Oversee daily payable invoice entry
  
• Research and solve invoice discrepancies
  
• Process checks and ACH payments
  

Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for period closing process including posting of journal entries and accuracy of the general ledger
  
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, monthly bank reconciliations
  
• Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements.
  
• End of year preparation of required filings
  
• Processing of weekly payroll (through Paylocity)
  
• Ability to merge books of company acquisitions
  
• Ensure that required reporting is completed accurately and on a timely basis
  
• Drives accounting process improvement
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the VP of Corporate Administration
  

This job is ideal for someone who is:

Dependable more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Adaptable/flexible enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Detail-oriented would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Achievement-oriented enjoy taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Autonomous/independent enjoys working with little direction

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance required
  
• CPA/CMA preferred but not required
  
• 5+ years of full cycle accounting experience
  
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
• High level of expertise with Quickbooks online required
  
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized and detail oriented.
  
• Collaborative, team player with the ability to work cross functionally with other departments and senior leadership
  
• Work well under pressure and exercise sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  
• Must be able to handle multiple, concurrent working assignments and deadlines; hard-working and very organized
  
• A sense of humor and ability to function effectively in a small professional office
  

Pay $65,000-$70,000 per year, depending on experience and certifications.

This is NOT a remote position. In-office only.