Staff Accountant

Dimensional Fund Advisors•Austin, TX

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports Dimensional’s Finance priorities by assisting with daily operations and the accounting close process. The role performs core accounting activities and supports centralized global accounting processes, including accounts receivable, cash management, and corporate fixed assets. It helps coordinate accounting activities across Dimensional’s global operations and identify improvements to financial-close and corporate-accounting processes. The position works with accounting policies and controls and partners with stakeholders across the department, including Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Corporate Tax, and international accounting teams. It offers the opportunity to build a deep understanding of key accounting processes for future growth within the accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a field such as Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of two years of applicable general ledger experience.
Familiarity with accounting principles and procedures.
Self-motivated, with problem-solving skills.
Deadline-driven and flexible to work overtime as necessary during month-end close.
Able to learn continuously and work collaboratively with others.
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or similar enterprise accounting systems.
Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, policies, and practices, including GAAP.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proactively works to accomplish critical or difficult tasks supporting business objectives.
Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration of the month-end close, including close management software and prioritizing and executing sequential tasks and dependencies on schedule.
Record cash receipts and receivable applications across multiple entities.
Prepare the corporate fixed-asset process, including additions, retirements, and depreciation for U.S. and foreign entities.
Prepare and reconcile the Property & Equipment roll forward.
Prepare journal entries across multiple workstreams, including cash management, accruals, and prepaids.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations in multiple currencies.
Ensure capital expenditures are accounted for appropriately in accordance with Dimensional’s accounting policies for long-lived assets.
Analyze and communicate accounting requirements for capitalization.
Support the execution and operation of global accounting processes and collaborate strategically with international accounting teams.
Partner with stakeholders within the department, including Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, and Corporate Tax.
Identify and implement process improvements.