Sr. Accountant

Service-related company in Sugarland, Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.

About the role

This position will play a key part in period-end activities, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day ledger accuracy in a service-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work efficiently across multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely completion of financial reporting tasks.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording accounting activity accurately and verifying that entries align with established policies and reporting standards.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to reflect routine and adjusting transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Analyze account activity to identify variances, unusual trends, and areas requiring correction or follow-up.
• Support financial accuracy by reviewing transactions in SAP and partnering with internal teams to address coding or posting issues.
• Develop and manage Excel-based workpapers, reconciliations, and reporting schedules to support recurring accounting processes.
• Assist with audit requests and provide organized documentation for account balances, reconciliations, and close-related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and maintain detailed accounting schedules.
• Hands-on experience using SAP in an accounting environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control practices.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.