Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Houston, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteFinanceTemporary
Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting activity across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related entries, and the general ledger while maintaining timely and accurate processing.
- Record and post journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring transactions are classified correctly for each property, unit, and client.
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues that affect financial accuracy.
- Prepare and complete month-end close tasks, including financial statements, supporting schedules, and detailed account reconciliations.
- Analyze trial balances, aging reports, bank activity, and other financial records to confirm completeness and support reliable reporting.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly reflected in the accounting records.
- Produce property-level financial reporting and help maintain consistent accounting practices across a multi-unit operating environment.
- Partner with the broader accounting team in a working lead capacity, contributing directly to transactional accounting work rather than functioning in a review-only role.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience in a senior-level role with strong exposure to general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Background in corporate housing, hospitality, property management, or multi-unit real estate accounting environments.
- Demonstrated experience preparing account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reports with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related entries, and property-level financial reporting.
- Ability to review financial activity critically, identify coding issues, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role that combines individual contribution with team support and day-to-day accounting leadership.
Qualifications
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
- Free online training.
- Company 401(k) plan eligibility.
Pay
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Contract-to-permanent opportunity.