Staff Accountant

Westwin Elements, Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwin Elements, Inc is seeking a Mid-Level Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support the month-end close in a GAAP-compliant environment. The role emphasizes detailed reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger integrity across functional teams.

Responsibilities include bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet account preparation, and assisting with AP/AR as needed, while contributing to internal reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• ERP experience (NetSuite, MS Dynamics, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Proficiency in Excel: formulas, pivot tables, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate outstanding reconciling items.
• Support month-end and year-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day general ledger activities per GAAP.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and verify receipts and coding.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify variances and process improvements.
• Assist in internal reporting and management packs.
• Support audits by providing schedules and auditor responses.
• Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with managers to resolve questions and improve processes.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-department communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Staff Accountant (Mid-Level) is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records while supporting the day-to-day accounting operations. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate/resolution of outstanding reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage day-to-day general ledger activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies. We follow GAAP standards.
• Sync and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, communicate with cardholders regarding missing receipts or discrepancies, and ensure expenses are properly coded.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Support annual audits by preparing requested schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with department managers to resolve accounting questions and improve financial processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Preferred experience with ERP accounting software (such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who has a solid foundation in general accounting and is ready to take on greater responsibility while contributing to the organization's financial accuracy and operational success.