Financial Accountant: Close, Analytics & Process

First Command Financial Services, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Command Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Financial Accountant to assist the financial accounting team with monthly close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, integrity, and collaborative skills to work with audit teams and cross-functional groups. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2–4 years of experience (or a master’s degree with 1–2 years).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2-4 years of accounting/finance experience, or a master’s degree with 1-2 years experience.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Familiar with GAAP concepts and procedures.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts per FC standards.
• Perform analytical procedures and investigate unusual variances.
• Provide financial analysis to management.
• Review subsidiary-level monthly financial statements.
• Prepare quarterly financial reporting as needed.
• Suggest process improvements for accounting systems and processes.
• Assist with policy and procedure documentation updates.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare work papers.
• Collaborate with Advisor Compensation, FP&A, A/P, A/R, and Treasury.
• Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Proactivity/initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance (optional)

Tools

CPA (preferred)

Job description

First Command Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Financial Accountant to assist the financial accounting team with monthly close activities, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, integrity, and collaborative skills to work with audit teams and cross-functional groups. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2–4 years of experience (or a master’s degree with 1–2 years).