Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description
Senior Accountant

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Department: Accounting

Overview:

Symbiotic Services is actively recruiting a Senior Accountant on behalf of a client in the manufacturing industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and will handle key responsibilities such as month-end close, reconciliations, fixed asset management, lease accounting, and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries during monthly and quarterly close cycles.
• Perform and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets).
• Manage daily/monthly cash reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and record depreciation.
• Account for leases under ASC 842 and manage prepaid expense amortizations.
• Prepare accrual schedules to ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Analyze cost accounting for raw materials, WIP, FG, and variances.
• Perform general ledger analysis to identify anomalies and misclassifications.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure proper eliminations.
• Support timely sales tax and regulatory filings.
• Assist with audit preparations and documentation.
• Collaborate with teams across Purchasing, Operations, and IT to enhance financial reporting.
• Support policy development, internal controls, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of corporate accounting experience.
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and general ledger operations.
• Strong skills in cash reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA (active or in progress) preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-entity environments.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and Crunchafi lease accounting software.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical problem solving
• Workflow/process improvement
• Accountability and ownership
• Collaborative team mindset
• Focus on continuous improvement

Work Environment:

Primarily office-based with potential visits to production facilities. Must be comfortable working in a moderately active environment, with occasional lifting and physical activity required.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability at no cost to you
• Wellness Program to save you money on health premiums
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Center with free Personal Trainers onsite
• Holiday, Vacation, and Personal pay
• Fun Monthly Employee Events
• Recognition to our employees who are Veterans
• Annual Service Awards
• Community Events
• Scholarship Program for children