Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a legal organization in Houston, Texas, in a role centered on accounts payable, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial accuracy. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a detail-driven accounting environment. The role will support core accounting operations while helping maintain consistency and control across multiple financial processes and entities.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable processing and oversee timely, accurate cash disbursement activities.
• Record financial transactions in a legacy accounting environment while parallel entries are maintained across platforms during the project period.
• Compare accounting activity between systems, investigate differences, and resolve reconciliation issues efficiently.
• Examine imported financial data for completeness and accuracy, flagging gaps or inconsistencies for correction.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and post-launch review activities tied to the accounting platform implementation.
• Assist with month-end close tasks and perform reconciliations related to projects and routine accounting activity.
• Support financial operations across multiple entities while maintaining accurate records and consistent reporting.
• Prepare and review accounting work associated with cash-basis and tax-basis reporting requirements.
• Provide quality control support by reviewing transaction details and helping strengthen accuracy throughout the conversion effort.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with strength in operational accounting and reconciliations.
• Hands-on background in accounts payable is required.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliation, and cash transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify variances, and support detailed reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to research discrepancies and resolve issues in a high-volume transaction environment.
• Experience working with multiple companies or entities is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred.
• Prior involvement in accounting software implementations or conversion projects is highly valued.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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