Our client, a large organization in the homebuilding, real estate, and title services space, is hiring a Staff Accountant II to join their team in Coppell, Texas.
The Staff Accountant II will support the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records, with a focus on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, revenue accounting, and regulatory reporting. This role will work closely with the accounting team and cross-functional partners to help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in a highly regulated environment.
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, the ability to work within deadlines, and a willingness to learn industry-specific reporting requirements, systems, and processes.
Primary Responsibilities
Month-End Close & General Accounting
- Prepare and record journal entries to support an accurate and timely month-end close.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual activity.
- Support the team in meeting close deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist with close-related schedules, reporting packages, and supporting documentation.
Revenue Accounting & Regulatory Reporting
- Support revenue accounting activities, including gathering reports, preparing schedules, and reviewing information for accuracy.
- Assist with regulatory reporting and required filings for licensed entities and state-specific reporting requirements.
- Help prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for internal review and external regulatory submission.
- Work with Accounting, Legal, Operations, and other internal teams to collect, validate, and organize reporting information.
- Learn and apply title industry and regulatory reporting concepts to accounting processes and financial reporting.
Audit, Compliance & Cross-Functional Support
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
- Help ensure accounting processes comply with internal controls, company policies, and reporting requirements.
- Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and operational teams to support accurate financial outcomes.
- Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
Technology & Process Improvement
- Learn, adopt, and leverage accounting systems, Microsoft Office tools, and emerging technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Support automation and reporting initiatives, including the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, and other system-based resources.
- Participate in projects that improve data quality, reporting, and accounting processes.
- Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes.
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
Required Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting or public accounting environment.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work under deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced close environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with accounting systems preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work well with others.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with revenue accounting.
- Exposure to regulatory reporting, compliance reporting, or audit-related work.
- Experience in title, mortgage, insurance, real estate, financial services, or another regulated industry.
- Public accounting or internal audit experience with a desire to transition into corporate accounting.
- Interest in systems, automation, AI tools, or process improvement.
- Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to learn new platforms, including Microsoft-based tools.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.