Staff Accountant

**Company Information:** Equify Financial is a privately-owned, independent specialty finance company based in Fort Worth, Texas. We tailor and personalize our services for each client to build a strong relationship and a strong future for their business. We are an independent, collateral-based lender that can service customers at every financial stage of their business. With over 180 years of combined experience in the equipment finance industry, we can provide an extensive amount of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of our customers’ financial circumstances. We help our clients identify areas of growth and find creative solutions that bring more capital to their businesses. **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equifyfinancialllc/ **Website**: [www.equifyfinancial.com](http://www.equifyfinancial.com/) **Position Summary:** Equify Financial is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Fort Worth. This role will serve as the primary owner of the accounts payable function while supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes ownership of their work, and is eager to build a strong accounting foundation within a growing specialty finance organization. **Key Roles / Responsibilities:** - Own the full accounts payable process across multiple entities, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor communications. - Match invoices to supporting documentation, research discrepancies, and resolve exceptions in a timely manner. - Monitor accounts payable aging, reconcile vendor statements, and ensure outstanding items are appropriately addressed and escalated. - Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment terms, and banking information, in accordance with internal controls. - Prepare AP accruals, support month-end cut-off procedures, and assist with timely and accurate month-end close activities. - Complete assigned account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding reconciling items. - Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with the monthly close calendar. - Process intercompany transactions and ensure balances reconcile across affiliated entities. - Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and provide support during audits, tax filings, and annual 1099 reporting. - Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and automation within the accounts payable and accounting functions. **Skills and Proficiencies:** - Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits, credits, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations. - Ability to research and resolve discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend solutions. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and Microsoft 365 applications. - Experience working within ERP/accounting systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience preferred. - Familiarity with close-management tools such as FloQast is a plus. **Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on accounting experience, required. - 0-3 years of accounting experience that included accounts payable, account reconciliations, or journal entry preparation is preferred; internships and rotational programs count. - Prior participation in a month-end close process is preferred. - Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system is required; experience with Business Central, FloQast, or ILS is preferred. - Exposure to equ…