• Senior Accountant |
  • Houston, Texas

Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
(Contract-to-Hire | Houston Area | $36–40/hour)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity in the Houston area. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong general ledger and month-end close experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working within larger ERP systems and be capable of handling reconciliations, financial reporting, variance analysis, and overall accounting support with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely
• Perform balance sheet, bank, and account reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP standards
• Assist with process improvements and accounting workflow efficiencies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership teams
• Support fixed asset accounting, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations in a high-volume environment
• Experience working within large ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience is a plus
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, construction, healthcare, energy, or other large corporate environments preferred

This is an immediate need with long-term potential for the right candidate. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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