Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant (Manufacturing)
Location: east Dallas, TX (near Mesquite) 
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant (Manufacturing) Description

Our client in the data center cooling sector is looking for a Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant to add to their team in east Dallas, TX (near Mesquite). This role sits close to the business and plays a hands-on part in keeping core financial operations running smoothly as the company continues to scale. You’ll take the lead on day-to-day AP/AR execution and progressively expand your involvement in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. The environment is lean and fast-moving, so this role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-driven, and comfortable following through with operations and supply chain to get the information needed to close things accurately and on time. Our client is looking for someone with full-cycle accounting exposure, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a “drive it forward” mindset - someone who doesn’t wait for answers but works to get them. This position is designed to grow into broader accounting ownership and lead-level responsibility as the business expands, making it a strong next step for someone who wants more scope and visibility.

Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant (Manufacturing) Responsibilities

•    Process vendor invoices and match to POs and receiving documents
•    Maintain AP aging and resolve invoice, pricing, and receiving discrepancies
•    Schedule and process payments aligned to payment terms and cash planning
•    Create and send customer invoices and confirm billing accuracy
•    Track AR aging and follow up on past-due invoices to support collections
•    Apply payments and reconcile AR balances to the general ledger
•    Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
•    Support month-end close with journal entries and variance follow-ups
•    Partner with operations on inventory receiving, issuance, and documentation
•    Maintain organized files to support audits and internal controls

Accounting Specialist / Staff Accountant (Manufacturing) Qualifications

•    Associate or bachelor’s degree required
•    3+ years of Full-cycle accounting experience required
•    Accounting experience in manufacturing or project-based environments required
•    Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries required
•    Proficiency with an ERP accounting software and Microsoft Excel required