Staff Accountant

The Addison Group; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

The Addison Group is recruiting a Staff Accountant for our nonprofit client in Garland, Texas. This role focuses on grant administration, recordkeeping, and financial reporting within a collaborative finance team.

The position is onsite five days during probation, then transitions to a hybrid schedule (four days onsite, one day remote). Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred; recent graduates with exposure will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer grant tracking and ensure expenditures are documented.
• Reconcile grant balances with GL accounts and prepare reimbursements.
• Assist with month-end close, payroll entries, and adjusting journals.
• Maintain records of receivables, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and department budget-to-actuals.
• Support year-end close and audit requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Industry: Nonprofit

Location (city, state): Garland, TX

Assignment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Pay: $62,000 - $65,000 / Annually depending on experience

Work Schedule: Position is onsite five days per week during initial probationary period, transitioning to a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote upon successful completion.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an established organization seeking a motivated accounting professional to join its growing administrative and finance team. The organization offers a collaborative work environment and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial operations while developing professionally.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support general accounting functions, grant administration, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring grant expenditures, preparing financial reports, and supporting annual audit activities.

The ideal candidate is someone who is eager to learn, adaptable, organized, and interested in building a long-term career in accounting. Candidates with nonprofit accounting experience are encouraged to apply, but individuals with an accounting degree and foundational experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer financial tracking for grant-funded programs, ensuring expenditures are properly documented and recorded.
• Reconcile grant balances with general ledger accounts and prepare reimbursement requests according to established deadlines.
• Assist with monthly closing procedures, including payroll entries, adjusting journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of receivables, recurring expenses, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations and research any outstanding discrepancies.
• Review fee-for-service revenue and accounts receivable activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Develop financial reports, including departmental budget-to-actual comparisons, for management review.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial reporting packages and analyzing account activity.
• Support year-end accounting functions, including accrual preparation and annual audit requests.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and assist with updating accounting procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant accounting exposure will be considered.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous nonprofit accounting experience.
• Exposure to grant accounting, financial reconciliations, and reimbursement reporting.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.