Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Uptown Dallas | LHH

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-known logistics organization, located in Uptown Dallas. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and supporting key decision-making processes within the company. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a caring manager committed to mentoring staff, fostering significant upward mobility within the finance department. The organization values a supportive environment, offering both a hybrid schedule and flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time (Hybrid schedule, flex time)
• Location: Hybrid – Dallas, TX
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Reports to a Senior Accountant within the finance department, with a focus on staff mentorship.
• Mission: To provide accurate and timely financial information for statement production and management decision-making, while ensuring internal control compliance.
• Tech Stack: Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and record monthly journal entries accurately to ensure all financial transactions are properly documented.
• Financial Reporting: Generate timely and precise financial information required for the production of comprehensive financial statements.
• Internal Controls: Actively contribute to maintaining and assuring compliance with established internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Senior Accountant Support: Collaborate with and provide direct assistance to the Senior Accountant on various accounting tasks and initiatives as needed.
• Special Projects & Confidentiality: Undertake special projects and analyses to furnish management with critical data and insights vital for strategic decision-making while upholding the strict confidentiality of all accounting information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a fundamental requirement, providing the necessary academic foundation and theoretical knowledge in financial principles, reporting standards, and analytical techniques crucial for this Staff Accountant role.
• Experience: Candidates are expected to possess at least 2 to 3 years of direct, relevant experience in an accounting capacity. This practical experience is essential for handling day-to-day financial operations and contributing effectively to the team from the outset.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel is critical, specifically the ability to utilize advanced functions such as Pivot Tables and V-Lookups for data analysis and reporting. Additionally, strong written and oral communication skills are imperative for clear reporting, collaboration with team members, and effective interaction with management.