Staff Accountant

Builders FirstSource•Irving, TX

10d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and two (2) years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of business mathematics
Ability to compose effective and efficient accounting reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
Proficient in the use of accounting software package

Responsibilities

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare and book journal entries to the general ledger.
Reconciles and balances general ledger accounts.
Performs account research and analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual closing cycles and financial statement preparation.
Monitors and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control procedures, and company procedures.
This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.