Staff Accountant

MONKEYSPORTS INC • Allen, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant independently manages core accounting functions to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of MonkeySports’ financial records. The role applies professional judgment to prepare and analyze financial data, lead assigned components of the monthly close, and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies. The Staff Accountant partners with cross-functional teams and serves as a subject matter resource, supporting audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and process improvements in a multi-entity retail and e-commerce environment.

The position is based on-site at the MonkeySports Corporate Office and follows standard business hours, with extended time during month-end, year-end, or audit periods as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience with exposure to close and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-entity, retail, e-commerce, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules, using independent judgment to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Perform and certify monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead assigned aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Evaluate transaction classifications and ensure proper recording in the general ledger.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including analysis, trend review, and variance explanations.
• Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations as assigned.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization decisions, depreciation methodology, and asset disposals.
• Administer lease accounting schedules and entries under ASC 842.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure reconciliations and workpapers meet internal control standards and audit requirements.
• Apply accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls consistently to mitigate risk.
• Identify accounting issues, assess financial impact, and recommend resolutions to senior leadership.
• Provide cross-functional teams with guidance on the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation standards and update procedures to reflect evolving best practices.
• Exercise accountability, professional skepticism, and ownership of financial outcomes.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion and independent judgment.
• Manage workload and priorities to meet reporting deadlines, including extended hours during close cycles or audit periods as necessary.
• Perform additional duties consistent with the role’s professional scope and independent nature.

What This Job Offers

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