Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an entry-level to junior accountant in Bryan/College Station, TX. You will prepare and analyze GAAP financial statements for multiple entities and review accounts payable for accurate reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, knowledge of GAAP, and strong analytical and communication skills. CPA or CPA candidate is preferred, with the ability to handle multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Entry-level candidates through candidates with up to 5 years of accounting experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze GAAP financial statements for multiple entities.
• Review accounts payable and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and monitor operating expense budgets.
• Analyze budgeted versus actual financial results and identify variances.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist external auditors during financial audits.
• Serve as a liaison between management and operations regarding accounting and financial matters.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with limited supervision.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

CPA candidate

CPA candidate preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is a full-service staffing firm dedicated to connecting job seekers with local companies throughout Bryan/College Station and its surroundings. We offer full-time, part-time, and temporary placements at no cost to candidates. While we strive to match all applicants with the right opportunity, placement cannot be guaranteed.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze GAAP financial statements for multiple entities

• Review accounts payable and ensure accurate financial reporting

• Prepare and monitor operating expense budgets

• Analyze budgeted versus actual financial results and identify variances

• Prepare and post journal entries

• Complete monthly account reconciliations

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation

• Assist external auditors during financial audits

• Serve as a liaison between management and operations regarding accounting and financial matters

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies

• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with limited supervision

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Entry-level candidates through candidates with up to 5 years of accounting experience will be considered

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Professional business and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred