Sr. Accountant (contract)

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a restaurants and catering organization on a contract basis in Richardson, Texas. This role supports the accounting team through recurring close activities, transaction review, reconciliations, and financial reporting across a large multi-location operation.

About the role

This is a 2-3 month contract position. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed accounting work accurately in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Netsuite software is required.

Responsibilities

• Review sales activity, cash movements, paid-outs, and deposit information from numerous locations and record the appropriate entries in the accounting system.
• Process location-level cash transaction data from spreadsheet reports and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and post adjustments as needed.
• Calculate inter-store activity and record transfer entries correctly within the general ledger.
• Validate period-end inventory figures for multiple sites and ensure balances are entered accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to accruals, adjustments, and other close activities.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Help produce timely profit and loss statements by maintaining accurate financial data and supporting the period-end close process.
• Partner with store leadership and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy and address accounting-related questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with month-end close, general ledger activity, and reconciliations
• Background supporting multi-location businesses such as restaurant, hospitality, retail, or similar operational environments
• Proven experience preparing journal entries and performing bank and account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel and Access, with prior NetSuite experience required
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently while staying organized in a high-volume setting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan