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Staff Accountant – Payroll Focus
Location: Odessa, TX | 100% On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 annually
About the Opportunity
A well-established industrial services company in West Odessa is seeking a Staff Accountant with strong, hands-on payroll experience to join its accounting team.
Reporting directly to the Controller, this position combines general accounting responsibilities with ownership of weekly in-house payroll processing. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, experience independently processing Texas payroll, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
- Review job costing, expenses, and account activity.
- Support audit preparation and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Work closely with the Controller on accounting processes and special projects.
Payroll
- Process weekly in-house payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Review employee time records, calculate hours, and verify overtime.
- Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and 401(k) contributions.
- Prepare payroll tax deposits, quarterly filings, and payroll reports.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve employee payroll discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Texas payroll regulations.
- Maintain payroll documentation and support payroll-related reconciliations.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Odessa, TX resident.
- Hands-on experience independently processing in-house Texas payroll.
- Experience with general accounting functions, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with the accounting team.
Preferred:
- 3 years of payroll and accounting experience.
- Experience with Vista Payroll or similar payroll software.
- Experience processing payroll for 200 employees.
- Background in construction, oil & gas, or industrial services.
- Experience with month-end close, job costing, and financial reporting.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000