Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support accounting operations for manufacturing organization in Austin, Texas. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with a strong background in public accounting and hands-on experience managing close activities in a manufacturing or CPG environment. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key accounting entries, and helping ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclassification entries to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.
• Lead core close activities by completing month-end and year-end accounting tasks within established deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and other key ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and supporting documentation.
• Use D365 and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial data, support reporting, and improve accuracy in accounting workflows.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review expense activity, validate accruals, and maintain reliable financial results.
• Support compliance with internal controls and SOX-related requirements through organized documentation and consistent accounting practices.
• Contribute accounting expertise within a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods setting, including inventory-related and operational finance support as needed.
• Public accounting experience with a strong foundation in corporate accounting practices.
• Demonstrated experience handling month-end close, year-end close, and general ledger activities.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) in an accounting environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, and reconciliations.
• Background in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) organizations.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and internal control expectations, including SOX awareness.