Staff Accountant at Nor-Cal Pipeline Services in Dallas, Texas

Job description

• This position will be responsible for supporting the accounting department with daily accounting functions, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role ensures accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards while providing timely financial data to management. Experience with Spectrum accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.
• General Accounting
• • Record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for audits.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
• • Support AP and AR teams as needed with invoice processing, payment applications, and reconciliations.
• • Assist with tracking outstanding balances and ensuring timely resolution of billing issues.
• • Ensure compliance with company approval policies before posting transactions.
• Month-End & Year-End Close
• • Assist in month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• • Ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and management review.
• • Support external auditors by providing requested documentation.
• • Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• • Prepare and analyze financial reports to support management decision-making.
• • Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• • Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by management.
• • Track KPIs and financial metrics to support business operations.
• Compliance and Process Improvement
• • Review outstanding balances and ensure proactive follow-up on overdue invoices.
• • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards.
• • Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.
• • Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting records.

Requirements

• • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• • 2+ years of accounting experience in general ledger, AP, AR, or related areas.
• • Experience with Spectrum (or similar construction accounting software) preferred.
• • Experience in construction or utility services industry is a plus.
• • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• • Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and best practices.
• • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Required

• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Accounting software
• Microsoft Excel
• Spectrum accounting software

Benefits

• $29-$32 /hourly