Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a construction and contractor-focused organization in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with accounting experience who can manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and help ensure timely reporting across the business. The role will play a key part in close processes, account analysis, and audit support while working across multiple areas of the general ledger.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across the full accounting cycle, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completely.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Lead month-end closing tasks, including account analysis, accruals, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Manage intercompany accounting activity by recording, reviewing, and reconciling balances between related entities.
• Coordinate accounts payable check runs and verify payment processing aligns with internal controls and documentation requirements.
• Produce financial statements and related reports to support leadership review and business decision-making.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing records, preparing schedules, and responding to documentation needs.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for full-cycle accounting activities.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Proven ability to complete account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience handling intercompany transactions and supporting financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and supporting documentation review.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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