Accounting Associate Jobs in Dallas, TX

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Summary

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, monthly close process, invoicing, journal entries, flux analysis, and account reconciliations. The position will need to be filled with a flexible and personable individual who will be able to complete requests from various departments in the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Calculate and post monthly invoices based upon contract terms
• Gather and provide explanations for monthly flux analysis
• Prepare account reconciliations, identifying and explaining significant outstanding items
• Opportunity to participate in special project assignments
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit process as requested
• Support all departments with various project requests
• Ensure compliance to all relevant SOX controls

Key Attributes

• Consistently fulfills commitments, maintains transparency, and meets deadlines effectively
• Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding to change with professionalism and a positive solution-oriented attitude
• Significant level of personal accountability and ownership to identify and addresses issues with minimal oversight, and suggests innovative solutions for process improvement
• Embraces and adapts to changes with enthusiasm, contributing to a culture of innovation and efficiency
• Takes initiative to learn various systems and processes
• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership and resolves issues, including coordinating with other teams/functions as needed and communicates effectively
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with internal counterparts to enhance process improvements that are in the best interest of the company
• Navigates stressful situations professionally, aiming for optimal outcomes
• Accepts feedback professionally and translates it into positive changes in behavior and performance

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The
requirements for this position are listed below.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• Requires 0 to 5 years of work experience in accounting
• SAP knowledge a plus
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel
• Sound understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and work independently
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods to meet deadlines
Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Associate Accountant/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0-2 years of
  relevant job related experience
• The Accountant/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant
  job related experience
• The Senior Accountant/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of
  relevant job related experience
• The Lead Accountant/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of
  relevant job related experience
  

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
Occasional overnight travel may be required

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "