Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Austin, Texas. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing entries, validating account activity, and helping ensure timely financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and investigating discrepancies that affect account balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and clear documentation in accordance with accounting standards.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Complete bank reconciliations by matching transactions, researching variances, and confirming cash activity is properly reflected.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify account movements, and support reporting accuracy.
• Review accounting data for completeness and consistency while identifying opportunities to improve control and efficiency.
• Assist with audit support and provide schedules or documentation related to close and reconciliation processes.
• Proven experience in senior-level accounting roles with direct responsibility for month-end close activities.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.
• Hands-on experience performing bank reconciliations and researching variances across multiple accounts.
• Ability to analyze financial data accurately and maintain a high level of precision in recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and financial analysis.