Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant role at LHH in Tulsa, OK is a full-time, onsite position designed to broaden an accounting professional's experience beyond traditional duties. The person will support accounts receivable, purchasing activities, inventory accounting, and critical month-end close functions.

You'll work closely with leaders across the organization in a business casual environment, leveraging Excel and ERP systems to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel proficiency and analytical/organizational abilities.
• Effective cross-departmental communication and multi-priority management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer Accounts: set up customers in ERP and accounting systems; process and maintain invoices via portals and internal systems.
• Oversee Receivables: review aging, follow up on balances, support collections, resolve payment discrepancies and refunds.
• Process and reconcile daily cash: record ACH and checks; assist with cash and receivables reporting for finance teams.
• Administer Procurement: create and maintain purchase orders; coordinate with internal departments for approvals.
• Support Inventory Accounting and Close: prepare inventory journal entries; review transactions and costs; assist with counts, reconciliations, and closes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting systems

Customer portals

Job description

Staff Accountant | LHH

The Tone:

This is a full-time, onsite role at LHH, located in Tulsa, OK, within a business casual office setting. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broad exposure beyond traditional accounting roles. The Staff Accountant will play an active and varied role in supporting essential financial processes, including accounts receivable, purchasing activities, inventory accounting, and critical month-end close functions. This role is crucial for ensuring accuracy and efficiency across various operational accounting activities and provides hands‑on experience, working closely with leaders throughout the organization.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full‑Time, Exempt
• Location: In‑person Tulsa Metropolitan Area
• Mission: Supports financial processes, accounts receivable, purchasing activities, inventory accounting, and month‑end close functions to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, accounting systems, customer portals

What You'll Actually Do

• Manage Customer Accounts: Coordinate the setup of customer accounts within ERP and accounting systems, process and accurately maintain invoices through various customer portals and internal systems.
• Oversee Receivables and Collections: Review aging reports, proactively follow up on outstanding balances, actively support collection efforts, and meticulously investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, refunds, and various customer account concerns.
• Process and Reconcile Cash: Accurately record and reconcile daily cash receipts, encompassing both ACH and check payments, and assist with recurring cash and receivables reporting specifically for corporate finance teams.
• Administer Procurement Activities: Create and diligently maintain purchase orders for repairs, services, equipment, and operational supplies, while effectively partnering with internal departments to ensure purchases are properly documented and approved.
• Support Inventory Accounting and Close: Prepare monthly inventory‑related journal entries, review inventory transactions and manufacturing costs for accuracy, assist with inventory counts, reconciliations, and system adjustments, and support month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requests.

The Must‑Haves

• Background: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience: 1+ years of accounting experience, with a preference for experience gained in manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, strong communication skills for effective cross‑departmental collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Bonus: A desire for broader exposure in receivables, purchasing, and inventory accounting, coupled with an interest in helping maintain efficient procurement and operational accounting processes.