Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in El Paso, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports the company’s financial operations by overseeing core accounting activities, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping the organization meet key deadlines. The position also partners with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain compliance, support audits, and deliver reliable financial information for business decision-making.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account schedules, and financial records to maintain accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting analysis to clearly communicate the organization’s financial results and position.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting processes to support planning and performance tracking across the business.
• Monitor reconciliations for bank, custodial, clearing, and other balance sheet accounts, ensuring discrepancies are researched and resolved promptly.
• Establish and maintain sound internal control practices to support financial integrity and compliance with applicable regulatory and tax requirements.
• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing requested documentation, validating financial records, and serving as the main point of contact for external auditors and related parties.
• Perform detailed account analysis for servicing-related balances, including advances, fees, revenue activity, and other cash movements tied to operations.
• Support investor-related reporting responsibilities by completing reconciliations and cash analysis, including pool-to-security balancing where required.
• Provide guidance and direction to accounting staff, helping the team meet departmental objectives, maintain service standards, and deliver work on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting roles with hands-on responsibility for financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related account activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and balance sheet account review in a deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements related to financial operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal departments, external partners, and audit contacts.

Compensation

$25.12-$29.08 Hourly

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