Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Staff Accountant | nextSource

The Tone:
This is a 6-month contract role at nextSource, initially onsite in Dallas, TX, then transitioning to a hybrid schedule. The client is a supplier that offers innovative packaging solutions to beauty brands, operating within a competitive market. This Staff Accountant position is designed for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a supportive team environment and is eager for professional development. The role provides extensive exposure to all aspects of multi-divisional accounting, offering robust opportunities for learning and significant career growth. This position is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and integrity, and for spearheading continuous improvements across all accounting and financial processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Temporary (6-month)
• Location: Hybrid, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $33.65–$35.10 per hour
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and contribute to process improvements for a multi-divisional client.
• Tech Stack: Salesforce, Blackline

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Actively participate in the full scope of accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) processes, which includes diligently completing collection emails and calls to customers.
• Close: Prepare precise journal entries, conduct comprehensive account reconciliations, and perform detailed financial analyses essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data during month-end close.
• Comply: Regularly participate in monthly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and audits, upholding strict adherence to compliance standards.
• Improve: Spearhead projects specifically designed to contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes, and systematically develop and maintain documented procedures for operational consistency and efficiency.
• Analyze: Assist management with financial analyses by thoroughly interpreting complex financial data, identifying key trends, and formulating informed recommendations to support strategic decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in accounting, specifically within multi-division environments.
• Skills:
• Meticulous attention to detail, crucial for ensuring accuracy and completeness in all financial tasks and documentation, and adept at recognizing inconsistencies and discrepancies in data.
• A logical, systematic, and sequential approach to problem-solving within financial contexts.
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all payroll, financial, and employment-related data.
• Bonus: Experience with Salesforce and Blackline.