Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | ECHO AFC Transportation

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at ECHO AFC Transportation, located in the Dallas/Houston area, requiring availability for occasional in-person meetings, particularly during onboarding. As a Staff Accountant, you will be an integral member of the accounting team, directly contributing to financial operations. Your work will support core financial processes, ensuring accuracy in all financial records, from general ledger management to financial reporting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Dallas/Houston Area
• Pay: $70000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Assist with general ledger management, month-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy in all financial records.
• Tech Stack: Excel (pivot tables, formulas), ERP systems (accounting software)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records within the general ledger.
• Month-End Closing: Assist in the preparation and execution of the month-end closing process.
• Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of key accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with accounting principles and maintain organized financial documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-4 years of accounting experience, with a focus on journal entries, account reconciliations, and AP/AR processes. Familiarity with preparing and analyzing bank, credit card, and account reconciliations is required. Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is preferred.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, is essential, along with the capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Power Query and knowledge of advanced Excel functions or macros.