interim Sr. Accountant (contract)

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas with complex accounting operations across multiple entities. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monthly close activities, financial statement preparation, and analysis of performance against budget and forecast. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, excellent reconciliation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-location environment while partnering closely with accounting leadership.

This is a 2-3+ month contract position

100% onsite for 1st 6 days (Month-end Close), then 1/4 hybrid of 1 day onsite each week

Interim Senior Accountant (contract position):

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities for multiple entities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete.

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support the integrity of accounting records.

• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and other key accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Analyze accrued expenses and validate supporting documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment.

• Produce financial statements and related reports for management review in accordance with reporting timelines.

• Compare actual results against budget and forecast, investigate variances, and summarize findings for leadership.

• Collaborate with the Operational Accounting Manager and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple locations.

• Utilize Excel and enterprise accounting systems such as PeopleSoft or similar platforms to manage data, reporting, and reconciliations.

Top 3 Keys:

1. Multi-entity accounting & reporting – strongly preferred, not required
2. Reconciliations & Financial Analysis
3. 100% onsite for 1st 6 days (Month-end Close), then 1/4 hybrid of 1 day onsite each week

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in financial reporting and account analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries and complete complex account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting multi-entity and multi-location accounting environments.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft or a comparable ERP system used for accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Background in the healthcare industry is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$50.00-$50.00 Hourly

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