Staff Accountant

WizeHire, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Risk Theory, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant in Dallas, Texas. This role is essential for supporting accounting and treasury functions, involving preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of accounting principles, advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial close processes. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $68,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Proficiency in recording and reconciling expense transactions within the General Ledger.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit daily outgoing ACH and wire payments.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Support the month-end close process.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting both the accounting and treasury functions by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and assisting with daily cash management. This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month‑end and year‑end close processes, and supporting audits. In addition, the Staff Accountant will help monitor cash balances, prepare ad‑hoc cash reports, and support payment processing activities. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ambition to grow into a Senior Accountant role over time.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit daily outgoing ACH and wire payments to the Treasury Analyst.
• Review bank reconciliations for holding company accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including expense allocations.
• Process ad‑hoc invoices and check deposits in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support the month‑end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Contribute to unrestricted cash management, including holding company cash flow reporting.
• Assist with enterprise‑level unrestricted cash processes.
• Process intercompany cash transfers between subsidiaries and the holding company.
• Support quarterly distribution analysis and corporate income tax calculation.
• Assist in maintaining cash flow projections.
• Support external and internal financial audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in accounting and treasury operations.
• Perform other treasury and accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Company leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Proficiency in recording and reconciling expense transactions within the General Ledger.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as Sage Intacct (or comparable platforms).
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles to general ledger transactions.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

$55,000 - $68,000 per year