Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in Dallas, Texas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, and delivering meaningful analysis across payroll, balance sheet, and income statement activity. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure timely and reliable reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recurring close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and allocation entries while ensuring supporting balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting, including bi-weekly payroll postings, month-end payroll accruals, benefit and insurance expense recognition, and reconciliation of payroll-related cash activity.
• Work closely with Human Resources to research discrepancies in payroll results and resolve variances through timely investigation and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and outside contacts to collect support for expense accruals and ensure financial data is recorded within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare monthly income statement reviews for assigned accounts, explain fluctuations versus expectations, and identify issues that require corrective action.
• Monitor corporate spending throughout the month to confirm expenses are coded to the appropriate departments and cost centers.
• Perform detailed analyses for areas such as employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and technology-related spending to support accurate general ledger reporting.
• Record equity transactions, including share issuances and repurchases, coordinate with relevant stakeholders, and reconcile equity activity to supporting statements.
• Review bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and verify that cash receipts and disbursements are reflected correctly in the accounting records.
• Assist with audit requests and compliance documentation while following internal controls, company policies, and other assigned accounting initiatives.

If interested, please email your resume to Derek Kemp at derek.kemp@roberthalf.c0m

• 3+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience handling bank reconciliations and supporting accurate cash transaction recording.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and present clear explanations to management or business partners.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting, including accruals, related expenses, and reconciliation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with departments such as Human Resources and finance stakeholders.