Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant (Manufacturing)
About The Position
Our client in the data center cooling sector is looking for a Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant to add to their team in east Dallas, TX (near Mesquite). This role sits close to the business and plays a hands-on part in keeping core financial operations running smoothly as the company continues to scale. You’ll take the lead on day-to-day AP/AR execution and progressively expand your involvement in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. The environment is lean and fast-moving, so this role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable following through with operations and supply chain to get the information needed to close things accurately and on time. Our client is looking for someone with full-cycle accounting exposure, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a “drive it forward” mindset - someone who doesn’t wait for answers but works to get them. This position is designed to grow into broader accounting ownership and lead-level responsibility as the business expands, making it a strong next step for someone who wants more scope and visibility.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of Full-cycle accounting experience required
- Accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based environments required
- Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries required
- Proficiency with an ERP accounting software and Microsoft Excel required
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and match to POs and receiving documents
- Maintain AP aging and resolve invoice, pricing, and receiving discrepancies
- Schedule and process payments aligned to payment terms and cash planning
- Create and send customer invoices and confirm billing accuracy
- Track AR aging and follow up on past-due invoices to support collections
- Apply payments and reconcile AR balances to the general ledger
- Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Support month-end close with journal entries and variance follow-ups
- Partner with operations on inventory receiving, issuance, and documentation
- Maintain organized files to support audits and internal controls
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Holidays
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
