Accounting Specialist I

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – GRAND PRAIRIE PLANT

As a member of the finance team, the accounting specialist will be responsible for working collectively with the Controller, Assistant Controller and Cost Account, and producing timely and accurate financial analysis and reports for a JIT manufacturing environment
 
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Processing weekly payroll along with all other payroll reporting and follow up responsibilities

• Month-end Journal Entry preparation and Reconciliation and analysis of assigned General Ledger Accounts

• Assistant with projects and cost accounting activities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable analysis and duties

• Cross train in other areas of accounting to act as backup

• Other Administration, projects and duties as assigned

• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley auditing requirements

Your Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in accounting or related field

• At least 1 year of accounting experience needed

• Candidate must possess strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities

• Adaptable and able to perform in a fast paced and changing environment

• Ability to set and meet workflow deadlines

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) 

• Bonus If you Have:

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field

• Experience with Kronos Payroll Software, Coupa, SAP, and AS400 a plus

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility

• Top 3 Must Have Skills / Abilities

• Candidate must possess strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Ability to maintain and enforce strict process to meet regulatory demands.

• The ability to set priorities and multitask while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Special Skills/Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel proficiency

• SAP and Kronos experience is a plus

Experience Needed Entry Level Degree Required/Certification Requested Bachelor’s degree in accounting Number of years’ experience req’d Entry Level

Pay Details: $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance