Sr. Accountant

Our client is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused organization in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage financial activities from daily accounting tasks through period-end reporting. The role will contribute to accurate financial records, support audit readiness, and help maintain timely completion of close-related deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounting activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established accounting practices.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.

• Lead month-end close tasks, including account analysis, variance review, and timely completion of reporting deadlines.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany activity to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

• Oversee accounts payable check run processing and verify that payments are completed correctly and on schedule.

• Prepare financial statements and related schedules to support internal reporting and business decision-making.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors by providing requested documentation, explanations, and reconciled account support.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to improve accuracy and completeness across the accounting function.

Qualifications:

• Experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for full-cycle accounting processes.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Proven ability to complete account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience supporting audit activities and responding to documentation requests.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a contract environment.

Compensation

$41.10-$47.59 Hourly

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