Staff Accountant - Management Team

Staff Accountant - Management Team

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we're solving today's unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you'll feel right at home here.

Staff Accountant - Management Team

Career Team is seeking a Staff Accountant who views the balance sheet as more than just a document - it's the pulse of our business. This role will support the Finance and Compliance functions for workforce development programs based in North Central Texas. You will be responsible for a wide range of financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and compliance with funder and organizational accounting standards. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and maintaining fiscal accountability across multiple funding streams. This position reports directly to the Project Accountant and will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Your Impact on Career Team's Success:

• Prepare and post journal entries, perform general ledger reconciliations, and support monthly close processes
• Prepares monthly project advance requests, Invoices and supporting documentation and works with Workforce Boards on any inquires to assure timely payment.
• Ensure accuracy of cash, accounts payable, and receivable records
• Support budget tracking and grant accounting to ensure funds are spent in compliance with program guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions for internal reporting and external audits
• Assist in preparing Cost Reimbursement invoices, funder reports, and other documentation as needed
• Track and analyze expenditures across programs and funding sources, identifying variances and potential issues
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements
• Review and Process employee expenses
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and supporting documents Monitor procurement and financial activities to ensure alignment with organizational policies
• Partner with HR and Compliance teams to ensure accurate recording of payroll and benefits allocations Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Workday, or similar)
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet Accounting month end deadlines, be proactive and demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in all financial matters

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role:

• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities
• Experience working with publicly funded programs
• Familiarity with workforce development, TANF, WIOA, or SNAP funding compliance 2
• Experience preparing reports for audits or funders
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in procedures, systems, and priorities
• Proactive approach to solving problems and streamlining processes

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Job Site: Onsite

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/yr based on experience.

Travel: minimal travel within the region - most likely based out of the Denton or Plano office.

About Career Team:

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career Team's outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation's opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See for more information.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.