Accountant

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an Accountant for our client in the Financial Accounting industry, and helps support the financial records. This role supports the monthly close process by recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting on transactions resulting from business operations. The Financial Accountant reports to the VP-Controller and should demonstrate accountancy principles knowledge, proactivity, multitasking, organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation. This is an exciting direct hire opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.

What Will You Be Doing?

Support month-end close activities. This includes, but is not limited to:

* Preparing standard and ad-hoc journal entries as required

* Reconciling balance sheet accounts in accordance with standards

* Performing analytical procedures including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances in monthly flux reports

* Performing research and providing financial analysis to management and other users of financial information

* Performing a subsidiary-level monthly financial statement review

* Preparing quarterly financial reporting as needed

* Own the implementation and maintenance of effective processes and procedures for completing and improving work. Recommend process improvement opportunities to current accounting systems and processes.

* Assist with updates of policies and procedure documentation.

* Work directly with external and internal auditors, preparing audit work papers and schedules as required.

* Work cross-functionally with Advisor Compensation, Financial Planning & Analytics, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury groups.

* Work on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned

Education/Certifications

* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance

* CPA preferred, but not required