Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing organization in Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and work confidently with large volumes of data. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a complex accounting environment while partnering with internal teams to maintain financial integrity and improve close and reporting activities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and support for month-end close deliverables.
- Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations to verify balances, resolve variances, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Review and analyze financial data sets to identify inconsistencies, research exceptions, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare, validate, and organize accounting data for system-related uploads, reporting needs, and record accuracy using advanced Excel techniques.
- Support financial reporting by confirming the accuracy of balance sheet, income statement, and general ledger outputs.
- Assist with accounting activities tied to system conversion and implementation efforts, including data validation, reconciliation, and issue tracking.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve close processes and support a more consistent monthly reporting cadence.
- Contribute to multi-state accounting and tax support activities while helping ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience supporting accounting system conversion, implementation, or financial data migration initiatives.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for working with large data sets.
- Ability to prepare and review monthly financial reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and determine root causes.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work across accounting, operations, and leadership teams.