Staff Accountant - Management Team

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives.  We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.  At Career TEAM, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Staff Accountant - Management Team

Career Team is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance and Compliance functions for workforce development programs based in North Central Texas. This role will be responsible for a wide range of financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and compliance with funder and organizational accounting standards. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting audits, and

maintaining fiscal accountability across multiple funding streams. This position reports directly to the Project Accountant and will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment.

Your Impact on Career Team’s Success:

• Prepare and post journal entries, perform general ledger reconciliations, and support monthly close processes
• Prepares monthly project advance requests, Invoices and supporting documentation and works with Workforce Boards on any inquires to assure timely payment.
• Ensure accuracy of cash, accounts payable, and receivable records
• Support budget tracking and grant accounting to ensure funds are spent in compliance with program guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions for internal reporting and external audits
• Assist in preparing Cost Reimbursement invoices, funder reports, and other documentation as needed
• Track and analyze expenditures across programs and funding sources, identifying variances and potential issues
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements
• Review and Process employee expenses
• Participate in internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and supporting documents Monitor procurement and financial activities to ensure alignment with organizational policies
• Partner with HR and Compliance teams to ensure accurate recording of payroll and benefits allocations Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Workday, or similar)
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet Accounting month end deadlines, be proactive and demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a virtual team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in all financial matters

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role:

• Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role:
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities
• Experience working with publicly funded programs
• Familiarity with workforce development, TANF, WIOA, or SNAP funding compliance 2
• Experience preparing reports for audits or funders
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in procedures, systems, and priorities
• Proactive approach to solving problems and streamlining processes

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Job Site: Onsite

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000/yr

Travel: minimal travel within the region

About Career TEAM:
Founded in 1996, Career TEAM, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career TEAM’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program