Staff Accountant

Human Appeal; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Appeal is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations in Irving, TX. You will independently prepare monthly bank reconciliations, reconcile receipts to deposits and the GL, and resolve reconciling items to ensure accurate close.

In addition, you will handle general ledger rollforwards, post routine journal entries, support month-end close timelines, and participate in system improvements using Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to research and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven month-end close environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for operating and other cash accounts.
• Reconcile cash receipts to bank deposits and GL.
• Investigate reconciling items and document findings.
• Maintain reconciliations that are fully supported and timely.
• Manage general ledger balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Post journal entries related to cash, accruals, deferrals, and corrections.
• Support month-end close tasks and improve close processes.
• Assist with audits and provide documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Month-end close

Bank reconciliations

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Bank, Cash, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Independently prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for operating, clearing, and other cash accounts


• Reconcile cash receipts from customers and third‑party payment platforms to bank deposits and the general ledger


• Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items including timing differences, fees, deposits in transit, and adjustments


• Ensure reconciliations are accurate, fully supported, and completed according to close timelines


• Identify recurring issues and recommend process or control improvements

General Ledger Management

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of assigned general ledger accounts


• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and rollforwards


• Analyze account activity and investigate unusual fluctuations or transactions


• Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period in accordance with accrual accounting principles

Month‑End Close and Accruals

• Prepare and post journal entries related to cash, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and corrections


• Own assigned close tasks and meet month‑end deadlines with minimal supervision


• Assist with close checklists and ensure all deliverables are completed timely and accurately


• Support review and cleanup of balances as part of ongoing close improvements

Systems and Process Improvement

• Enter, review, and analyze transactions in Dynamics 365 Business Central


• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and data cleanup related to reconciliations and reporting


• Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures and documentation


• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations and close processes

Audit and Cross‑Functional Support

• Maintain organized, audit‑ready workpapers and supporting schedules


• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations


• Assist with ad‑hoc accounting projects and special analyses as needed


• Serve as a resource for junior staff and provide guidance when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex issues


• Ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven month‑end close environment