Accountant, Hutchins

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support finance operations for a Contract position based in Hutchins, Texas. This role handles a broad range of accounting activities, including transaction review, reconciliations, reporting, and period-end close, while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide entry-level team members in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, general ledger maintenance, and cash reporting to support accurate financial operations. • Prepare and post journal entries, review account activity, and complete reconciliations to ensure balances are properly recorded andsupported.• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks, including financial statement preparation and analysis of variances and account trends. • Monitor daily cash receipts and perform bank reconciliations to maintain timely and accurate cash records. • Support audit, budget, payroll, and grant-related accounting processes by gathering documentation and maintaining organized financial data.• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff by sharing best practices, reviewing work, and helping develop team capabilities. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain compliance with established procedures.• Use accounting systems and tools, including Tyler Technologies Munis when applicable, to process transactions and produce required financial information.• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including responsibility for complex accounting tasks and financial analysis. • Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.• Strong background in bank reconciliations, daily cash receipt tracking, and the accounting close process. • Ability to analyze financial statements, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective action when needed. • Experience working with Tyler Technologies Munis is preferred. • Knowledge of county government accounting practices is highly desirable.• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. • Effective communication skills with the ability to support, train, and mentor accounting staff.