Staff Accountant

Accounting/Financial
Waco, TX
Contract to Perm
Posted: 2/19/2026 5:07:51 PM
Sedona Office: Waco/Hewitt
Staff Accountant
Location:  Woodway, TX area
Employment Type:  Full-Time
Work Schedule:  Monday–Friday | In-office
Job Type: Temp-to Hire
Salary: $60-65,000/year 

Position Summary
We are recruiting on behalf of one of our client companies for a  Staff Accountant  to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting GAAP-compliant reporting, assisting with cost and inventory accounting, and contributing to effective internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross-functionally with operations and management.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • Prepare and maintain profit and loss statements and balance sheet schedules for review
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Support GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and cost of goods sold (COGS) tracking
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Cash Flow & Banking
  • Monitor and support daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasting
  • Assist with vendor payment review and coordination with accounts payable
  • Support inter-account transfers to align with cash flow needs
  • Escalate unusual or high-dollar transactions as appropriate
Tax & Compliance
  • Assist with preparation and filing of sales, use, and property tax returns
  • Support internal and external audits by gathering required documentation
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, company policies, and internal controls
Inventory & Cost Accounting
  • Support inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
  • Assist with cost analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with operations to strengthen inventory controls and cost tracking
Process Improvement & Controls
  • Assist in developing and maintaining internal accounting controls
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
  • Support procurement and purchase requisition budget compliance
Additional Duties
  • Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience preferred
  • Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience strongly preferred
Skills & Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of GAAP principles
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel required) and accounting software
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CMA certification, or interest in pursuing licensure
  • Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus but not required
Work Environment
  • In-office position within a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • Standard business hours with collaboration across departments
How to Apply
Please apply through our job board at:  www.crouchstaffing.com