Accountant - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Flower Mound, Texas on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for an entry-level or early-career candidate who wants to build hands-on experience across core accounting functions in a fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to receivables, payables, reconciliations, journal entries, and close activities while partnering with multiple departments to support accurate financial records. Responsibilities: • Record and apply incoming customer payments while ensuring transactions are posted accurately in the accounting system. • Reconcile customer and vendor account balances, investigate discrepancies, and communicate with external contacts to resolve open items. • Create and maintain vendor and customer records, including credit-related information and tax documentation such as W-9 forms. • Complete bank account reconciliations and review activity to confirm financial data is current and accurate. • Support month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing accruals, adjustments, and other required accounting entries. • Gather, match, and monitor company card receipts, following up with card users to obtain missing or incomplete documentation. • Review invoices for proper account coding and prepare accounts payable items for approval before entry and processing. • Prepare journal entries and work closely with purchasing and sales teams to address billing, payment, and account-related issues. • Assist external auditors by compiling requested schedules, account details, and supporting documents during the annual audit process.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. • 0–3 years of experience in accounting, including exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger activities. • Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, account reconciliation, and journal entry preparation. • Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, customers, auditors, and internal departments. • Proficiency with standard business software such as spreadsheets and accounting systems.