Staff Accountant

Associa • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s daily and monthly accounting operations. The role supports construction and capital project accounting, prepares account reconciliations, assists with month-end close activities, and supports external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and analytical, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with project accounting systems, construction or capital project accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with automated reconciliation tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools to support research, data analysis, documentation, and process efficiency.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them.
• Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial data and supporting schedules, and assist with account cleanup as needed.
• Follow established accounting policies and procedures and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

What This Job Offers

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