Staff Accountant Job in Stafford, TX

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing environment in Stafford, Texas. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by managing key close activities, reconciliations, cost-related analysis, and day-to-day accounting support across multiple functions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, sales, and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger activity, including preparing journal entries, maintaining prepaid schedules, recording accruals, reconciling accounts, and supporting fixed asset depreciation during the monthly close process.
• Support cash and treasury activities by completing bank reconciliations and helping monitor routine cash-related accounting transactions.
• Produce month-end sales and gross margin reports, and provide timely analysis to support financial visibility and decision-making.
• Provide cross-functional coverage for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes when needed to maintain continuity of operations.
• Review customer orders on hold, partner with sales and accounting teams to identify issues, and help drive timely resolution.
• Assist the Controller with close-related tasks, cost roll activities, labor and overhead rate updates, audit preparation, and other assigned accounting projects.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable on organizational processes tied to customer balances and related follow-up activities.
• Maintain customer tax documentation by uploading exemption certificates into the sales tax filing platform and ensuring records remain current.
• Analyze goods received accounts, work with accounts payable to clear aging items, and reconcile inventory-related balances including cycle count approvals and manufacturing variance review.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and perform additional accounting analysis to support business and operational needs.