Job Description:
Overview
The Staff Accountant will support the firm’s general ledger operations and monthly close process by preparing accurate accounting records, completing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
- Complete monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with established deadlines and procedures.
- Reconcile general ledger balances to supporting sub-ledgers and source-system reports, escalating unusual or unresolved items as appropriate.
- Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent processes, strengthen controls, and support continuous improvement.
- Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research variances and identify the cause of discrepancies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including common formulas and data analysis functions.
- Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and willingness to learn and take on increasing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations and journal entries preferred.
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EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including researching variances and identifying discrepancy causes
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including common formulas and data analysis functions
- Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries
What We Do
Who We Are Founded in 1965, Pape-Dawson provides professional civil engineering, surveying, GIS, and environmental services for public and private clients across Texas. With 850+ staff and offices in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Tomball, Fort Worth, Dallas, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi, we provide both our clients and our employees with a deep bench of valuable in-house resources that span a wide range of disciplines. Pape-Dawson has provided civil engineering services for many noteworthy projects in Texas including theme parks; educational campuses; healthcare facilities; transportation improvement projects; water and wastewater infrastructure projects; commercial land development projects; and thousands of residential projects. We take great pride in producing projects than not only impact quality of life, but also help generate economic opportunity within our communities. Culture and Benefits We acknowledge the value of our employees by providing an enlightened company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence, supported by state-of-the-art technology and frequent training opportunities. Employee engagement is an integral part of working at Pape-Dawson. Monthly birthday celebrations, weekly trivia and bingo breaks, picnics, holiday parties, professional speakers, and networking opportunities are just a few of the many events employees enjoy. In addition to fostering a culture that promotes satisfaction and success, we provide our employees with a robust benefits package including a variety of insurance plan options; a generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match program; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.
