Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Arlington | LHH

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, based in Arlington, TX, offering a flexible, hybrid work environment. The position is with a prominent services company that is recognized as one of the largest in its industry, boasting significant international operations. This role is considered crucial, providing the incumbent with extensive exposure to the entire accounting cycle. It requires close collaboration with global regions, contributing directly to the financial health and operational integrity of a rapidly growing, international organization. This Staff Accountant will be instrumental in supporting various accounting functions and ensuring robust financial compliance across the enterprise.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid – Arlington, TX
• Pay: $80000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures comprehensive financial accuracy and compliance across various accounting functions for a rapidly growing, international services company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Prepare and accurately post general ledger journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly recorded and maintained for comprehensive financial reporting.
• Month-End Close Operations: Execute crucial month-end accounting processes, including processing entries, performing eliminations, and managing allocations, to facilitate a timely and precise financial close for each period.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Systematically prepare, meticulously document, and critically analyze balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to uphold the integrity and accuracy of financial accounts.
• Process Optimization: Drive improvements in accounting operations by developing and implementing refined procedures, achieved through a thorough analysis of existing processes and recommending strategic changes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compliance and Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with the management team to ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable statutory accounting principles, contributing to robust financial governance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of two years of professional accounting experience gained within an environment strictly adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Skills: Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, specifically utilizing functions such as pivot tables and v-lookups for data analysis and reporting; exhibit a proactive approach with the ability to independently identify problems and financial discrepancies; possess strong analytical capabilities to conduct independent research, analyze root causes of issues, and formulate effective corrective actions.
• Bonus: Prior experience obtained in public accounting is highly desired; preference will be given to candidates demonstrating great tenure at a company actively engaged in international business operations.