Staff Accountant Job in Dallas, TX

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a staff accountant to support an insurance organization on a contract assignment based in Dallas, Texas. This contract opportunity is expected to last approximately 4–6 weeks and may continue longer depending on coverage needs. The role is centered on day-to-day accounting activity, with a strong emphasis on banking transactions, journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records in a remote work setting.

Responsibilities include managing routine accounting activities and process transactional entries with a high level of accuracy. Examine daily bank activity, review statements, and determine the proper accounting treatment for items requiring manual attention. Investigate transactions that do not flow through the system automatically and record them correctly in the general ledger. Prepare and post journal entries to support timely and accurate month-to-day accounting operations.

Assist the accounting team by handling assigned workload coverage during a contract leave period. Maintain organized documentation and complete accounting tasks efficiently in a fast-paced remote environment. Use Excel to analyze financial data, track activity, and support day-to-day accounting decisions. Work within accounting systems such as SAP or similar platforms to enter, review, and monitor financial transactions.