Accounting & Finance Specialist

MID-STATES DISTRIBUTING LLC•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level accounting position and development opportunity with potential to advance and lead. The Accounting & Finance Specialist is a versatile, service-oriented generalist who performs accounting, treasury, and FP&A responsibilities. The role includes accounting controls, the month-end close cycle, audit support, process improvements and automation, variance analysis, managing supplier and customer accounts, processing transactions, and collaborating with team members and business partners. The position supports accurate and timely accounting processes and works with functional departments, Program Managers, Customers, and Suppliers to analyze information, resolve problems, and build working relationships. It may also provide opportunities to cross-train in FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Risk Management, Benefits, and Compliance. The role has no immediate supervisory responsibilities. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Accounting, Finance, or Business degree.
College-level coursework in Accounting.
Ability to process transactions in accordance with GAAP, based on a combination of accounting education and/or experience.
Ability to recognize and appropriately handle confidential materials.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to succeed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Proficient keyboard aptitude and accurate, fast data entry.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Accounting or financial internship or work experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure accounting processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
Complete monthly financial close procedures, develop and maintain accounting controls, support audit activities, and evaluate results for reasonableness.
Manage a portfolio of Supplier and Customer accounts to ensure accurate and timely accounting of transactions.
Monitor performance indicators, highlight trends, and analyze variances.
Support functional departments, including category management, inventory, supply chain, and accounts payable, with ad hoc analysis and reporting.
Support pricing, cost, and inventory analysis to deliver target margins while remaining competitive.
Communicate professionally with Program Managers, Customers, and Suppliers to build trusted working relationships and solve problems.
Process supplier invoices, including three-way matching and freight allocation, and enter invoices into the Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.
Invoice customers for drop shipments and freight invoices.
Review and audit daily EDI transactions, manage exceptions, troubleshoot errors, and work with Suppliers and EDI services to refine programming as needed.
Reconcile and resolve account discrepancies and past-due items to ensure vendors are paid on time.
Create and post entries related to overages, shortages, and damaged items.
Organize job duties, time, office files, and space for maximum efficiency.
Perform special projects and other duties as needed.