Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location: Fort Worth, TX (West Fort Worth) | 100% Onsite Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire | Full-Time Pay: $30-$34/hour, based on experience Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PMCornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for an established organization in the Fort Worth, TX area. This Temporary-to-Hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong general accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, confident working independently, and comfortable taking ownership of accounting responsibilities while providing guidance and support to AR/AP teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What You'll Do Prepare and post monthly journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.Support month-end close activities, including tracking accruals, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.Provide oversight and guidance to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, troubleshooting discrepancies and assisting with complex issues as needed.Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions to analyze, organize, reconcile, and report financial data.Assist with tax preparation, sales and use tax filings, and applicable accounting compliance requirements.Maintain accurate financial records and support the overall accuracy and efficiency of accounting operations.Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and enhance departmental workflows.Collaborate closely with accounting leadership and team members to support financial and operational needs. What We're Looking For 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience with a relevant bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of accounting experience without a degree.Strong general accounting experience, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close.Thorough understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, with the ability to provide guidance and support to both functions.Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and formulas.Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and accounting procedures.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, and collaborative accounting environment.Manufacturing industry experience is a plus, but not required. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Join an established organization with more than 40 years in business.Work with a small, close-knit, and collaborative accounting team.Opportunity to take ownership of responsibilities and make a meaningful impact.Temporary-to-Hire opportunity with long-term potential and the possibility of early conversion based on performance.Benefits available upon conversion include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacation. Desired Skills and Experience General Ledger Accounting, Month-End Close, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation