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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team in a fully onsite, contract-to-hire capacity in Northwest Houston. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience, advanced reconciliation skills, and hands-on experience with NetSuite. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting and audit activities. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively across departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, adjustments, and account analyses.
- Maintain and update financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial information and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
- Analyze accounting data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper classification.
- Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant role.
- NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Advanced account reconciliation and general ledger experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.