Staff Accountant

Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2024
Staff Accountant - Richardson, Fort Worth or Frisco, TX!
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant, with a heavy focus on fixed asset (ASC 360) and lease accounting (ASC 842), plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This role requires meticulous attention to details, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The incumbent will also support month-end closing activities, reconciliations, audit requests, unit cost and recovery analysis, lease system implementation, and provide ad-hoc support as needed.
Level:
Work is primarily independent with occasional guidance. Specialized in lease accounting and related general accounting and finance activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Manage fixed asset and lease accounting activities in compliance with standards, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather fixed asset and lease-related information to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
  • Conduct unit cost and recovery analysis to support decision-making and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Collaborate, lead, and support auditors on various audits and practices, such as PBC audit and FAR audit.
  • Manage the implementation of new lease accounting software, including data migration and system testing.
  • Closely collaborate with the controller to identify trends, analyze variances, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Play a key role in ensuring acquired companies integrated in the Accounting practices.
  • Take the initiative to mentor staff members and participate in training sessions, such as accounting technical training.
  • Identify efficiency measures and/or adopt best practice recommended by auditors to streamline workflows and ensure compliance with internal controls.
  • Provide ad-hoc analysis and report as requested.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficiency in lease accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
  • Knowledge of lease accounting software is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting/consulting software, specifically Deltek Vantagepoint, and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain a high level of integrity and adhere to ethical accounting practices.
Education, Experience, Licensure: (minimum qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
  • Certification is desired (e.g. CPA, CMA).
Physical Requirements: (minimum qualifications)
  • Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to list up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to travel to various project sites.
  • Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Company Overview:

Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.

Halff has offices in the following locations:

Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock

Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere

Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City

Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio and Tyler

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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