Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | AZZ Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at AZZ Inc., located in Fort Worth, TX. AZZ Inc. is a leading provider of specialized products and services designed to meet the unique needs of industrial markets worldwide. The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in the corporate accounting department, ensuring day-to-day financial operations run smoothly and accurately. This position supports AZZ Inc.’s mission to drive sustainable growth and create superior value through a culture where people can grow professionally and personally.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Worth, TX

• Team: Corporate Accounting Department, reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager
• Mission: This person is responsible for performing daily corporate accounting functions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance, working closely with corporate business units.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Assist the Accounting Department with the month-end closing processes for the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing modules.
• Financial Reconciliation: Post journal entries and prepare various reconciliations, including those for prepaids, insurance, and bank statements.
• Business Unit Support: Respond to inquiries from business units and undertake special assignments and projects as they arise to support corporate operations.
• Departmental Assistance: Provide support for general ledger functions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll activities as needed within the department.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to SOX compliance standards and relevant SEC regulations in all accounting practices where applicable.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, along with fundamental knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and SOX.
• Experience: Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations is a required qualification for this position.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.