Division Payroll Accountant

Southland Industries • Fort Worth, TX • 5h ago

Position Summary

The Division Accountant ensures the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, while maintaining compliance with company policies, GAAP, and state and federal regulations. This role performs routine account reconciliations, researches and resolves basic discrepancies, and escalates more complex issues as needed. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. The Division Accountant also supports internal and external customers, provides process guidance, and cross-trains across accounting functions to broaden organizational knowledge. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of related experience are preferred.

Position Details

Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, or accounts receivable

Conduct regular account reconciliation for assigned area to assure accuracy of records

Research and resolve straightforward accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner. Elevate more complex issues for resolution

Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions

Cross-trains in other areas to broaden knowledge of Southland accounting and financial processes and systems

Qualifications

Basic accounting knowledge

Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

Able to analyze and resolve basic issues

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required

Able to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

Works under direct supervision, Makes decisions within defined guidelines

This role does not supervise employees

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred

3-5 years of accounting experience preferred

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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