Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support capital and general accounting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening asset accounting practices, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure project costs and capital spending are recorded appropriately. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to keep documentation organized and audit-ready in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee capital addition records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and documentation requirements.

- Apply capitalization guidelines consistently, validating that eligible costs are properly supported and recorded.

- Review completed projects each month and reclassify lower-value unitized items in accordance with established thresholds.

- Monitor capital expenditures tied to business growth initiatives and acquisitions, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

- Prepare journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications to support accurate monthly financial reporting.

- Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts for assigned entities, investigating and resolving variances promptly.

- Partner with accounting, engineering, operations, and local management teams to align project cost details and asset records.

- Support audit readiness by maintaining organized schedules, documentation, and financial support for review.

- Contribute to budgeting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting to assist leadership with planning and decision-making.

- Identify opportunities to improve capital accounting processes and assist with special projects as needed. Requirements - Strong experience with month-end close and preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

- Background in asset accounting, including capital additions, asset allocation, and asset inventory management.

- Working knowledge of capitalization policies, financial controls, and audit support documentation.

- Ability to analyze financial results, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate general ledger records.

- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to track project costs and capital spending.

- Proficiency in preparing budget support, variance analysis, and other financial reporting deliverables.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven accounting environment.

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