Junior Accountant

Aston Carter • Plano, TX

4d • $40 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Junior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements, maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and developing accounting procedures. You will analyze manufacturing costs, prepare budget reports, and ensure accurate financial documentation.

Requirements

• Expertise in manufacturing, general ledger, reconciliation, bank statements, journal entries, cost management, and inventory.
• Proficiency in Excel for financial statement preparation and financial analysis.
• Experience with month-end close processes and manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills in financial analysis and variance reporting.
• Major in Accounting or Finance.
• General knowledge in cost/inventory management.
• Previous experience with manufacturing software and ERP systems.
• Current and working knowledge of cost accounting, bills of materials, routers, inventory flow, and variance generation.
• Prior experience in physical or cycle count inventory audits and documentation.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in job costing is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and various departments.
• Maintain records and files, and reconcile accounts by preparing general ledger entries.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending changes.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing budget costs to actual production costs, including product margin reporting and analytics. Research and explain variances.
• Prepare month-end analysis of manufacturing productivity and variances.
• Reconcile and invoice installations and services upon completion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees