Career Center
Aledo, Texas
Posted: 04-Jan-23
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000
Categories:
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Baird, Hampton & Brown Inc. is a multi –discipline engineering and surveying consulting firm with over 30 years in the industry. The Fort Worth office is looking for a Staff Account.
Summary of Position
The Staff Accountant will primarily support the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the accurate recording and maintenance of financial transactions, and training under the Controller and Senior Accountant. The position will also support HR with day-to-day human resource operations and administrative functions. As the position involves handling employees' personal information & company confidential records, the staff accountant is expected to maintain proper security for all employee & company files and always follow privacy procedures.
Essential Job Functions
- Enters accounts payable invoices into accounting software confirming receipt of services, goods, and management approval. Set up new vendors as needed with W-9 verification.
- Reconciles petty cash and credit card statements by matching receipts and proper G/L coding.
- Reviews employees' expense reports for accuracy and correct coding.
- Assists in the collection of delinquent accounts receivables.
- Set up new projects in the accounting software.
- Performs any combination of the following: calculating, reconciling/balancing accounts, posting, and verifying financial data for use in accounting records.
- Assists project managers with monthly billings.
- Prepares miscellaneous reports and spreadsheets on certain G/L accounts for quarterly financial reporting and annual tax return preparation.
- Assists with new hire onboarding and personnel file maintenance.
- Assists with recruitment and interview process: job postings, screening candidates/resumes, scheduling interviews, etc.
- Assists the Sr. Associate/Controller and HR with projects assigned.
Additional Duties
- Clerical functions such as making photocopies, mails, scans and emails document
- Files documents into appropriate accounting or employee files.
- Creates or prepares correspondence as requested.
- Assist with planning and execution of company social events.
Required Skills/Abilities
- College degree with an accounting major.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and human resources functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word).
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in verbal and written form.
- Strong multitasking abilities.
Reports to: Controller
Classification: Full-time
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Company Benefits
Baird, Hampton & Brown believes in a solid work-life balance, supporting the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees. Employees are given a competitive salary and a complete benefits package. Benefits include employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurances, pet insurance, a PTO bank to start, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid parental & adoption leave, profit sharing, and much more. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (over 40), non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
- College degree with an accounting major.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles and human resources functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word).
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in verbal and written form.
- Strong multitasking abilities.
