Accountant

Mouser Electronics, Inc.; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mansfield, TX is seeking an Accountant to manage journal entries, GL reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. You will record foreign-currency transactions, analyze variances, and prepare detailed financial reports for worldwide offices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least two years of accounting experience, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. CPA is a plus, and you must be able to work under pressure with attention to detail and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum two years’ general accounting experience or equivalent
• CPA license a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to type data and use a PC for long periods
• Ethical, detail-oriented, and able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Record foreign-currency transactions and calculate exchange gains/losses
• Perform advanced financial and variance analysis during month-end close
• Calculate and record accruals and prepayments
• Communicate with international branches and report on worldwide offices
• Create detailed spreadsheets, financial reports, and procedural manuals

Skills

Journal Entry Preparation

General Ledger Reconciliation

Advanced Financial Analysis

Variance Analysis

Excel Proficiency

PowerPoint Proficiency

Financial Reporting

Data Entry

Regulatory Interpretation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA License

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Windows

Job description

• Prepare and enter journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Record foreign-currency transactions and calculate exchange gains/losses
• Perform advanced financial and variance analysis during month-end close
• Calculate and record accruals and prepayments
• Communicate with international branches and report on worldwide offices
• Create detailed spreadsheets, financial reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Assist with month-end close tasks
• Maintain working knowledge of company policies, procedures, systems, and accounting processes
• Establish and maintain relationships with staff, vendors, and other business contacts
• Respond promptly to requests or issues and provide complete information or resolution
• Support the Account Manager with corporate financial activities and projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum two years’ general accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA license a plus
• PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to type data and use a PC for long periods of time
• Ability to set and track goals
• Must be ethical
• Detailed and thorough work habits with multitasking ability
• Ability and desire to follow precise instructions
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• 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
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Some positions may require U.S. person status under ITAR; this requirement is not stated as specific to this Accountant role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliation, and advanced financial analysis. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong communication skills to interact with international branches and support corporate financial activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Journal Entry Preparation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Advanced Financial Analysis
• CPA License
• Excel Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Journal Entry Preparation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Financial Analysis
• Accruals Calculation
• Foreign-Currency Transactions
• Variance Analysis
• Spreadsheet Creation
• Report Writing
• Data Entry
• Regulatory Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Multitasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA License

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Finance
• Month-End Close
• Corporate Financial Activities
• U.S. Person Status
• ITAR Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Windows