Senior Staff Accountant

CornerStone Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant for an established manufacturing organization in Fort Worth, TX. This Temporary-to-Hire opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight to accounting staff.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing complex accounting responsibilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising or providing day-to-day oversight to accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with freight accounting, invoice reconciliation, or transportation-related expenses preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks and subsidiary accounting is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and prepare adjusting or reclassification entries as needed.
• Analyze financial results, general ledger activity, and variances against budgets and prior-year performance.
• Calculate and accrue monthly sales commissions.
• Process and review freight invoices, reconcile shipping charges, and resolve discrepancies with carriers and internal operations teams.
• Maintain subsidiary accounting records in QuickBooks, including freight expenses, accruals, month-end cutoff, and revenue and expense classifications.
• Prepare freight reconciliations and cost analyses to support accurate financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing accuracy, monitoring deadlines, and supporting training and development.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and departmental efficiency.
• Support annual audits, financial reporting, and special accounting projects as needed.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Accruals

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant Location: Fort Worth, TX | 100% Onsite Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire | Full-Time Pay: $36-$38/hour, based on experience Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant for an established manufacturing organization in Fort Worth, TX. This Temporary-to-Hire opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to provide day-to-day leadership and oversight to accounting staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing complex accounting responsibilities while supporting team development, financial accuracy, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and prepare adjusting or reclassification entries as needed.
• Analyze financial results, general ledger activity, and variances against budgets and prior-year performance.
• Calculate and accrue monthly sales commissions.
• Process and review freight invoices, reconcile shipping charges, and resolve discrepancies with carriers and internal operations teams.
• Maintain subsidiary accounting records in QuickBooks, including freight expenses, accruals, month-end cutoff, and revenue and expense classifications.
• Prepare freight reconciliations and cost analyses to support accurate financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing accuracy, monitoring deadlines, and supporting training and development.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, internal controls, and departmental efficiency.
• Support annual audits, financial reporting, and special accounting projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience providing supervision, training, or day-to-day oversight to accounting team members.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and accounting controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience with freight accounting, invoice reconciliation, or transportation-related expenses preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks and subsidiary accounting is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join an established manufacturing organization with more than 40 years in business.
• Work closely with accounting leadership and contribute to key financial operations.
• Take on a combination of hands‑on accounting and team leadership responsibilities.
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and make a meaningful impact.
• Temporary‑to‑Hire opportunity with long‑term career potential.

Benefits available upon conversion include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation.