Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Sugar Land, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
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.