Accounting Specialist / Accountant I

Jabil • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Driving accuracy. Supporting strong financial operations. — Join us as our next ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST in Austin, TX. We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support our AMR entities, primarily handling accounts payable activities and assisting with the month-end close process. In this role, you will work closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure timely invoice processing, accurate financial records, and smooth financial operations. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a collaborative finance environment that supports the business through reliable financial processes — we want to meet you.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in Operational or Financial Accounting (AR, AP, etc.)
• Introductory knowledge in operational accounting.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and regional taxes.
• Computer literate: experience with complex ERP systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree and/or active CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently and effectively manage the accounts payable process for the Austin office, including inputting and posting vendor payments, assisting with supplier dispute resolution, maintaining aging reports, and proactively clearing aged items.
• Generate and record payments to employees for payroll or reimbursements, and to vendors for goods or services.
• Assist with the month-end close for AMR entities, including reconciling balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
• Facilitate the payment of vendor invoices via various methods (check, credit card, escrow, wire, ACH, etc.), ensuring all payments are processed and accurately recorded in the ERP system on time.
• Process customer or vendor RMAs and credits in accordance with company procedures.
• Enter, apply, and post customer and supplier payments accurately within the financial system.
• Maintain AR and/or AP aging reports and take appropriate actions to ensure accounts remain current.
• Generate payroll for assigned offices within the AMR region.
• Review and process employee travel and entertainment expense reports in compliance with corporate policy.
• Process and record credit card expenses within the appropriate accounting period.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level