Staff Accountant - Addison, TX (60k + Bonus)

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for an established, growing consumer products organization with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional with a strong foundation in General Ledger accounting, GAAP, financial analysis, and Excel who is interested in using technology, automation, and analytics to improve accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable partnering with both accounting professionals and cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while evaluating their impact on the General Ledger.
• Perform assigned balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and review monthly supporting schedules and assist with monthly financial reporting.
• Analyze monthly financial results compared with budgets and forecasts and provide meaningful insights.
• Research expense activity to ensure appropriate timing, classification, and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, best practices, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide timely support for ad hoc requests, special projects, and other accounting initiatives.
• Develop strong working relationships with Accounting & Finance and cross-functional business teams.
• Leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, and technology to improve accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Internship or part-time accounting experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting and U.S. GAAP; accounts payable experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and/or ERP systems is preferred.
• Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, automation, and analytics within an accounting environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.