Accountant - Entry Level

Early-career accounting opportunity with a manufacturing organization in Texas, ideal for a new graduate with 0–1 years of experience. This contract-to-permanent role offers hands-on exposure to core accounting activities and daily financial operations, including payables, receivables, account analysis, reconciliations, and close support in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming customer payments accurately and record transactions in the accounting system while confirming supporting details are complete.
• Reconcile vendor and customer account balances, respond to statement questions, and help resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain customer and supplier records, including documentation updates and credit-related review for new or existing accounts.
• Complete bank account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing accruals, posting adjustments, and assisting with closing tasks.
• Gather credit card receipts, match documentation to transactions, and follow up with card users when information is missing or unclear.
• Review invoices for proper coding, route items for approval, and prepare accounts payable transactions for entry and processing.
• Prepare journal entries and collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to address issues that affect financial records or transaction accuracy.
• Assist external auditors by compiling account details, schedules, and supporting documents needed for the annual audit process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• 0–3 years of experience in accounting, including exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger support.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, account reconciliation, and accounting entries.
• Ability to organize financial records accurately and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, customers, auditors, and internal departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning accounting software and business systems.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

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