Staff Accountant

Zentech Overview
Zentech is one of the leading and most highly certified U.S. based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North America. We support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices, aerospace and defense products, and industrial equipment with engineering & manufacturing solutions. These solutions include product design, printed circuit board layout, test development, and manufacturing support through the entire product lifecycle.
The products and designs Zentech support are an integral part of everyday life and in mission critical environments. Many can be seen every day at sporting events, on delivery trucks, in medical offices, at construction sites, on American farms, and on commercial aircraft. Other products and designs are unseen but vital, such the work we do for our domestic and foreign military customers who rely on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe, our warfighters remain out of harm's way, and our nation's networks remain free from intrusion.
Zentech has developed strengths in the required manufacturing processes for high reliability, high complexity, low-to-medium volume printed circuit boards and box builds, all with best-in-class ability to scale to higher volume products. Zentech products are proudly Made in America and our dedicated team works together to maintain and support our country's lives and liberties.
Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Accountants are a key part of the site leadership team because of the insight and visibility they provide, which can make this a challenging position. But the bigger your purpose, the bigger your resilience, and Zentech's mission is to protect lives and liberties through the customers, products, and designs we support in the medical, industrial, and aerospace and defense sectors. At Zentech, we believe that winning is contagious - when we help others win, we win too.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry. This role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. At Zentech, accountants provide financial analytical support by collecting, compiling, and assisting in the preparation of various reports for customer pricing, accounting, and profitability analyses. They also perform general ledger, financial reporting, and expense account analysis functions within the Finance department. This role is accountable for a thorough understanding of financial information and prioritizing actions to drive financial controls and improvements.
Key responsibilities include:
Invoicing: Create, issue, and send accurate bills, invoices, and credit memos to clients.
Payment Processing: Record incoming payments (checks, credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers) and match them to the correct customer accounts.
Account Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger, verify transaction accuracy, and identify or fix discrepancies.
Collections: Monitor aging reports, track overdue accounts, and follow up professionally with clients to collect late payments.
Customer Service: Research and resolve billing inquiries, disputes, and questions from clients or internal teams
Record and maintain entries in the general ledger and reconcile with sub-ledgers
Compile internal monthly financial statements and other related financial reports
Analyze and recap preliminary various balance sheet and expense accounts
Work collaboratively with program management, operations, purchasing, and accounting functions
Participate in the preparation of forecasts and reports for cost, sales, income, bookings, backlog, headcount, material and other related data
Understanding material costs, labor costs, overheads, inventory, and A/R status
Lead by example
The preferred candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
Financial acumen and high attention to detail
Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Zentech Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Zentech will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to real or perceived classification of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, or physical or mental disability.
The employee selected for this role will be expected to work the hours required to fulfill the duties of the position, which may exceed 40 hours per week and include evenings or weekends as necessary.
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