Staff Accountant

The Hire Solution Texas  75115, DeSoto, Texas, United States

The Hire Solution has partnered with a nonprofit entity in the Lancaster / Desoto area for the immediate 3 to 6 month temporary need for an experienced Staff Accountant. The desired start date is within the next 1 week, so please apply right away. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile 20+ bank accounts for both operations and investment
• Conduct GL to Bank Statement reconciliation
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Add newly purchased fixed assets into the ERP system, and set up corresponding depreciation schedule for each
• Post cash receipts to the ERP system and make sure they appear
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Journalize accounting transactions throughout the month
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Help the accounting assistants when needed
• Coordinate the budget process by developing documents and work papers; coordinating efforts with departments; managing deadlines; entering and reviewing data; and ensuring compliance.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
• Five years of experience as a staff or senior accountant
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products