Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Dallas, Texas on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will oversee core accounting activities, including close processes, reconciliations, and multi-state sales tax support, while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with enterprise accounting systems and is comfortable partnering with accounts payable and other stakeholders to resolve day-to-day financial questions.

Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly closing activities by preparing entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

- Manage multi-state sales tax accounting tasks, including reviewing tax-related data and supporting compliance across jurisdictions.

- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, identifying variances and resolving discrepancies promptly.

- Oversee accounts payable reconciliation work and provide accounting support for payment processing, including check run review activities.

- Partner with the AP team to answer accounting-related questions and help address transaction issues as they arise.

- Maintain accuracy within the general ledger by analyzing account activity and preparing necessary supporting documentation.

- Use ERP system and Excel to compile financial data, track reconciliations, and support reporting needs.

Requirements

- Strong experience managing month-end close activities in a senior accounting capacity.

- Proven background in general ledger accounting and preparation of journal entries.

- Hands-on expertise with account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Experience handling multi-state sales tax responsibilities in a complex operating environment.

- Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reconciliation support, and data organization.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with accounts payable and other internal teams to resolve accounting questions

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