Jobs · Accounting · Texas

General Ledger Accountant

Robert Half · San Antonio, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

We are looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join a growing organization in San Antonio, Texas. This Contract position is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong ledger expertise, accuracy in financial reporting, and confidence working through complex transactional activity in a fast-paced setting. The role will support close activities, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance while partnering across teams to improve reporting quality and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, analyze account activity, and maintain accurate general ledger records to support reliable financial reporting.
  • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by completing reconciliations, reviewing balances, and ensuring transactions are recorded in the proper period within NetSuite.
  • Oversee intercompany accounting tasks, including balancing related accounts and resolving variances between entities.
  • Develop and update amortization schedules, then record associated entries for revenue and expense activity as required.
  • Reconcile sales data from multiple business locations, investigate mismatches, and correct exceptions to maintain complete and accurate reporting.
  • Partner with accounting and operational teams to identify the source of transaction issues and strengthen reporting processes.
  • Assist with cleanup of historical transaction records and validate accounting data impacted by the company's NetSuite transition.
  • Perform bank and corporate card reconciliations, research outstanding items, and clear discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Review vendor-related accounting records, including payable activity and supporting documentation, to help ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of accounting experience, including strong hands-on work in general ledger functions and month-end close.
  • Prior experience using NetSuite for close activities, journal entry processing, and account reconciliation is required.
  • Solid knowledge of accrual-based accounting and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage journal entries, intercompany transactions, amortizations, and revenue and expense recognition.
  • Experience reconciling high-volume sales or transactional data, ideally in a retail or multi-location environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis for reconciliation and reporting tasks.
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills when investigating financial discrepancies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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