Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant LOCATION Onsite, Dallas Texas 75240 COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE * Pay: $32-$38/hr * Employment Type: Temp to Hire * Schedule: Full-time ROLE IMPACT Support the Chief Financial Officer in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting, and strengthening accounting operations within a growing lending organization. Success in this role is measured by the accuracy of financial data, efficient month-end close activities, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvements that support business growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare journal entries, reconcile bank, cash, and balance sheet accounts, and maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP. * Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, loan-related accounting transactions, cash reporting, and fixed asset accounting. * Assist with monthly and year-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting. * Maintain strong internal controls, improve accounting processes through automation and efficiency initiatives, and support special finance projects. * Cross-train to provide backup coverage for accounting functions and perform additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes. * Strong knowledge of GAAP, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS * Microsoft Excel * Accounting software/ERP systems * Acumatica (preferred) * General Ledger (GL) systems * Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) systems * Financial reporting tools * Loan accounting or servicing systems (preferred) PREFERRED SKILLS * Experience in financial services, banking, or lending environments. * CPA certification or active progress toward CPA designation. * Experience supporting external audits and working in a small or growing organization.