Staff Accountant

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson in San Antonio is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the general ledger, prepare routine journal entries, and assist with monthly close. You will reconcile balances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across the organization.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, demonstrate solid GAAP knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel for data analysis and reporting; the role emphasizes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to research variances and identify causes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Staff AccountantApply: San Antonio: Full time: Posted Today: JR101645**Job Description:****Overview** The Staff Accountant will support the firm’s general ledger operations and monthly close process by preparing accurate accounting records, completing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. **Key Responsibilities*** Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.* Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.* Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with established deadlines and procedures.* Reconcile general ledger balances to supporting sub-ledgers and source-system reports, escalating unusual or unresolved items as appropriate.* Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent processes, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement.* Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned. **Skills & Competencies*** Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.* Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.* Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research variances and identify the cause of discrepancies.* Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including common formulas and data analysis functions.* Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and willingness to learn and take on increasing**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting.* Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and journal entries preferred.