Staff Accountant
Varsity Brands•Farmers Branch, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting for the plant operations. This position works closely with the Controller and cross-functional operational leaders to complete month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and provide reporting that supports departmental decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and eager to grow their accounting skill set while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on capturing memories, inspiring students, and celebrating achievement.
Requirements
- Ability to perform complex journal entries that require independent problem solving and analysis data.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 1-2+ years of relevant Finance and/or Accounting experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Public Accounting background preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts; research and resolve variances.
- Run monthly departmental expense reports and provide supporting detail to managers and supervisors.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Generate and distribute the weekly departmental labor tracker.
- Conduct the annual obsolete inventory review and assist with raw material price testing.
- Provide cash application support during high-volume peak seasons related to customer receipts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
