Accountant

Mouser; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouser is seeking a meticulous Accountant to manage journal entries, reconcile the general ledger, and assist with month-end close. The role involves foreign currency transactions and reporting to international branches, requiring strong analytical skills and clear communication.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least two years of accounting experience; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum two years general accounting experience.
• CPA license a plus.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Record foreign currency transactions and calculate exchange gains/losses.
• Support month-end close and related tasks.
• Create detailed financial reports and analyses for management.
• Communicate with international branches and staff.

Skills

Behavioral

Excel

Numerical Calculation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparing and entering journal entries as well as reconcile the respective general ledger accounts
• Recording transactions in foreign currencies and calculating exchange gain/loss
• Ability to perform advanced financial and variance analysis in order to respond to management questions during month-end close
• Calculate and record accruals/prepayments
• Communicate effectively with international branches including reporting from our offices worldwide
• Create detailed spreadsheets to convey financial information, write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Assist with month-end close tasks
• Possess a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and systems. Expands knowledge of accounting processes utilizing all available resources
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with staff, vendors, and other business contacts
• Responds timely to requests or issues; provides complete information and/or resolution

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Skill evaluation:Behavioral(80%);Excel(80%);Numerical Calculation(80%)
• CPA license a plus
• PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment with an advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point preferred. Able to type data and use PC for long periods of time
• Ability to set and track goals
• Must be ethical
• Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability
• Ability and desire to follow precise instructions
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skills
• Ability and/or experience to read, analyze and interpret government rules and regulations, technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability and/or experience to write reports, business correspondence, articles and presentations
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and telephone etiquette. Able to communicate with people at all levels
• Available to work early, late, and weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum two years’ general accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.