Staff Accountant (Contract)
Accounting/Financial
Hewitt, TX
65000.00
Contract to Perm
Contract Staff Accountant
Location:
Woodway, TX area
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract 3-6 months with the possibility for permanant hire
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | In-office
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract 3-6 months with the possibility for permanant hire
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday | In-office
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
