Staff Accountant

Ideal Dental; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted dental benefits

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K

Employee scholarship program

Job summary

Ideal Dental in Dallas is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close for 100+ entities. You will prepare and review financial statements, posting journal entries and assisting with consolidation under the Senior Accountant.

This role emphasizes internal controls, external reporting, and collaboration with operations leadership. A 2–3 year accounting background and strong Excel/ERP skills are essential in our fast-paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Business Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required.
• At least 2-3 years of business accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong verbal and communication skills required. Ability to communicate financial outcomes to non-financial individuals in the organization.
• Familiarity with ERP Systems (MS Dynamics a plus).
• Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other related formulas.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Self-Motivated, good interpersonal skills, responsible, detailed, organized, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure adequate support is provided.
• Analyze and record all merchant and third party fee for all locations ensuring expenses are submitted and recorded on the GL on time.
• Assist in the monthly close process and oversee the accumulation of explanations from departmental analysis of significant variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Review of monthly financial and operational packages for distribution to operations leadership and senior leadership.
• Record weekly cash entries and perform monthly bank reconciliation.
• Reconciliation of some balance sheet accounts, along with reconciliation of sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Maintain processes to ensure that the Company’s system of internal controls remains strong.
• Assist in all aspects of the Company’s external reporting of financial data, including regulatory bodies, state, and local government agencies.
• Assist with preparing schedules for annual audit process.
• Assist with the development of process improvements.
• Perform Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities to support Accounting Department

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

At Ideal Dental, we’re on a mission to revolutionize dental care—and we want you to be part of the journey! As one of North America’s fastest-growing dental groups, we’re driven by our vision to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental services all under one roof. Established in 2008, we’re proud to be clinician-founded and clinician-led, with a focus on patient-centered care and an unwavering commitment to innovation and growth.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for aspects of the general accounting of Deca Dental Holdings and its consolidating entities. The position will be responsible for preparation and review of financial statements, while also participating in the accounting month-end close process for over 100+ entities. This position will report directly to the Senior Accountant at Deca Dental Holdings. As a result, this person is considered one of the key employees of the accounting department.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operations of the accounting department. Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.

Prepare journal entries and ensure adequate support is provided.

Analyze and record all merchant and third party fee for all locations ensuring expenses are submitted and recorded on the GL on time.

Assist in the monthly close process and oversee the accumulation of explanations from departmental analysis of significant variances between actual and budgeted results.

Review of monthly financial and operational packages for distribution to operations leadership and senior leadership.

Record weekly cash entries and perform monthly bank reconciliation.

Reconciliation of some balance sheet accounts, along with reconciliation of sub-ledger to general ledger account balances. Reconciliation of daily cash collections.

Maintain processes to ensure that the Company’s system of internal controls remains strong.

Assist in all aspects of the Company’s external reporting of financial data, including regulatory bodies, state, and local government agencies.

Assist with preparing schedules for annual audit process.

Assist with the development of process improvements.

Perform Ad-hoc duties and responsibilities to support Accounting Department

All task are subject to change at management discretion

What do you need to have to be a part of our team?

• College Degree in Business Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required.

• At least 2-3 years of business accounting or finance experience required.

• Strong verbal and communication skills required. Ability to communicate financial outcomes to non-financial individuals in the organization.

• Familiarity with ERP Systems (MS Dynamics a plus)

• Significant experience with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other related formulas.

• Must be flexible, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Knowledge of accounting principles

• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.

• Self-Motivated, good interpersonal skills, responsible, detailed, organized, and a team player.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At Ideal Dental, we’re committed to helping you grow professionally, providing you with opportunities to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a lasting impact on your patients. If you’re passionate about dental care, thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and compassion, this is the place for you.

• Medical insurance.

• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 401K.

• Employee scholarship program.

At Ideal Dental, we’re dedicated to putting smiles on the faces of our guests and our team. We foster a supportive, positive environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and enjoy their work. Join us and be part of a culture where your smile truly matters