Corporate Accountant

CFS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Staff Accountant in San Antonio, TX to support general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and analyses while upholding internal controls and accuracy.

You will collaborate with accounting and finance leadership to deliver timely financial information, participate in audits, and contribute to process improvements in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger accounting.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement relationships.
• Advanced attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete account reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding variances in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with financial reporting, budget analyses, and management reporting requirements.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules and documentation requests.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to research and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper documentation retention.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

San Antonio, TX Advance Your Accounting Career with a Growing Organization

Staff Accountant

San Antonio, TX Advance Your Accounting Career with a Growing Organization

Our client, a well-established and financially stable organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its expanding accounting team. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional looking to build upon a strong foundation in general accounting while gaining exposure to financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will partner closely with accounting and finance leadership, contributing to the accuracy of financial information that supports strategic business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a well-rounded accounting professional within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and reputable organization with a strong team culture
• Gain broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals committed to mentorship and development
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and organizational efficiencies
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life balance
• Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement within accounting and finance

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete account reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding variances in a timely manner
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with accounting policies and procedures
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with financial reporting, budget analyses, and management reporting requirements
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules and documentation requests
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to research and resolve accounting-related issues
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper documentation retention
• Participate in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger accounting
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement relationships
• Advanced attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reconciliation functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within higher education, nonprofit, government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting platforms
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices
• Experience supporting audit engagements and compliance activities
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements