Accounting Specialist

CFS; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Belton, TX to join our finance team. The role focuses on daily and monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, ledger maintenance, and supporting month-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial records.

You will collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable to clear items, maintain organized records for audits, and contribute to timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel, with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations against the general ledger.
• Prepare, post, and record journal entries for transactions and adjustments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and reporting.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable to clear outstanding items.
• Maintain organized financial records for audits and compliance.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Journal entries

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and meticulous Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. Additionally, you will handle general accounting functions, including journal entries, ledger maintenance, and supporting month-end closing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Bank Reconciliation

• Match bank statement transactions against the general ledger daily.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies or variances promptly.

General Ledger Maintenance

• Prepare, post, and record accurate journal entries for daily business transactions, adjustments, and recurring expenses.

Month-End Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare preliminary financial reports.
• Verify account balances and supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor cash flows.
• Verify deposit entries.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to clear outstanding items.

Audit & Compliance

• Maintain organized digital and physical financial records.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal or external financial reviews.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field (or equivalent proven work experience).

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience specifically focused on bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting.

Software Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
  • VLOOKUP
  • Pivot Tables
• Experience with major accounting platforms such as:
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • ERP systems

Core Competencies

• Exceptional numerical precision.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• High level of organizational capability.