Staff Accountant
Associa
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- Location
- Richardson, TX
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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Associa
Real estate · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
- System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
- Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
- Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Account reconciliationsGeneral ledger accountingAudit processesExcelAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunicationDocumentation skillsERP systemsProject accounting systemsAutomated reconciliation toolsMicrosoft CopilotGAAPInternal control frameworks
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The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the daily and monthly accounting operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting construction and capital project accounting, preparing accurate account reconciliations, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with external financial audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.\
Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting - Record and analyze construction and capital project transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
System Reconciliations - Reconcile project accounting activity to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Audit Support — Assist with annual external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Month-End Close — Support closing activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
General Ledger Maintenance — Ensure accuracy of financial data, maintain supporting schedules, and assist with account clean‑up as needed.
Internal Controls — Follow established accounting policies and procedures; identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work with AP, AR, Payroll, and other departments to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting.
Strong understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and audit processes.
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Experience with project accounting systems, construction or capital project accounting, and general ledger reconciliations.
Familiarity with automated reconciliation tools.
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled productivity tools to support research, data analysis, documentation, and process efficiency.
Knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks.