Accountant - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an early-career accounting team member to join a manufacturing organization in Texas who is a new graduate, ideally with 0-1 years of experience. This contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to build hands-on experience across core accounting activities while supporting daily financial operations. The position offers exposure to both payables and receivables, along with account analysis, reconciliations, and close support in a collaborative business 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.• 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.