We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Frisco, Texas on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, preparing reporting for business use, and contributing to timely close activities. The position is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong reconciliation experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments while supporting internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Support monthly and period-end close activities by preparing journal entries, entering financial data, and assisting with related usage and accounting reports.
- Review account activity, reconcile balances, maintain organized records, and produce recurring and ad hoc reports to support financial visibility and decision-making.
- Perform a broad range of day-to-day accounting tasks across general ledger and other core accounting functions while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Respond to customer account questions, provide status updates, and follow through on outstanding items to promote strong service and timely resolution.
- Assist with physical inventory activities, including count support and related documentation to help maintain accurate records.
- Contribute to budgeting and operating plan preparation by gathering financial information and supporting analysis as needed.
- Help identify discrepancies, research irregularities, and escalate or resolve issues in a timely manner to protect reporting integrity.
- Provide coordination or guidance for clerical and support work when needed and complete additional accounting-related duties assigned by the team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college, community college, or technical institution.
- At least 5 years of balance sheet reconciliation experience in an accounting environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of month-end close experience supporting multi-unit or multi-location operations.
- 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in general accounting, including work related to journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and financial record maintenance.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and practical experience in one or more accounting areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, or payroll.
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing applications, along with comfort using business and accounting systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
- High attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage assignments with accuracy, timeliness, and care.