Staff Accountant

Betenbough Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits through ESOP

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Texas is seeking an accountant to maintain general ledger transactions and assist in monthly financial statement preparation with excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, actively pursue CPA licensure, and have strong analytical skills. This position involves daily accounting, reconciliations, and collaboration with business leaders to enhance financial performance. The role offers a structured schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Completion of 150 semester hours of college credit for Texas CPA licensure.
• Actively pursuing the CPA license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting for certain businesses, including month-end close process.
• Assist in preparation of business financials monthly and review with leaders.
• Perform reconciliations on high-risk accounts for financial accuracy.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Serving our business through maintaining general ledger transactions and assisting in the monthly preparation of company financial statements with excellence and integrity.

Core Functions

• Perform daily accounting for certain businesses, including month-end close process.
• Work with the business leaders to understand each respective business to help improve the business's financial performance.
• Assist in preparation of stand-alone business financials on a monthly basis and review with business leaders.
• Perform reconciliations on high-risk accounts and analytics on a monthly basis to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Work with team members to improve and document processes.
• Assist in financial statement annual audit, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) from an accredited university.
• Completion of 150 semester hours of college credit in accordance with Texas CPA licensure requirements (not in progress).
• Actively pursuing the CPA license in the state of Texas, including currently sitting for or planning to sit for the CPA exam.
• Upper‑level accounting coursework completed (audit, tax, financial reporting, AIS/data analytics, and research).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting
• CPA certification
• 1+ years of experience in Public Accounting roles

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Vision for near, mid‑range and far as well as hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license and must be able to be insured by company fleet insurance.
• Ability to lift 5 - 20 pounds.

Hours and Schedule

• Average 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, M-F).
• Minimal travel required for company events and inter‑region collaboration.
• Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance
• Enrolled into ESOP (Retirement Benefits)