Staff Accountant

San Antonio, TX

Lone Star PEO is a family owned and operated Professional Employer Organization in San Antonio Texas. Our growing business prioritizes a positive work environment with a commitment to personal work-life balance. We are dedicated to providing exceptional payroll, HR, safety, and benefit services to our clients nationwide. Lone Star PEO is seeking a dynamic and experienced in-office, full-time position of  Staff Accountant to join our team.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience
  • Strong expertise in managing moderate to high-volume general ledger activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis
  • Advanced proficiency with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in QuickBooks Online. Proven solid understanding of system functionality and reporting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Assist with month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Collaborate with internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
  • Maintain accurate, well-organized, and updated financial records in accordance with established accounting standards
  • Self-motivated with strong ownership, attention to detail, and accountability in all areas of work
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize, adapt, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Take initiative in identifying process improvements
  • Additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations
  • Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Must have the ability to organize, plan, multi-task, follow up/through and meet deadlines
  • Must be highly motivated with strong initiative to learn and perform
  • Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and assist all levels of the organization
  • Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality
  • Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback
  • PEO experience a plus 
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Requires prolonged sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, and stretching
  • Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other equipment.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate data
  • Must be able to lift 10+ pounds with or without assistance

BENEFITS

  • Paid Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Teladoc
  • 401(k) match up to 6%
  • One week PTO after 90 days of employment

SALARY

  • $50,000 - $70,000 based on experience