Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in El Paso, Texas on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and ensuring the integrity of core accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial results are finalized on time.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording, analyzing, and correcting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and keep balances current.
• Complete bank reconciliations regularly to confirm cash activity and investigate outstanding items.
• Review financial data for consistency and work with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues as they arise.
• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for core financial close functions.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting documentation in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and cash-related balance reviews.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to meet deadlines.