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Senior Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Accountant at Peyton Resource Group Senior Accountant at Peyton Resource Group in Addison, Texas Posted in 4 days ago.
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full-time Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support our financial reporting and accounting operations. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, leading key aspects of the close process, and addressing complex accounting matters in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of critical accounting areas in a fast-paced, private company environment. This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days a week in the Dallas office. Key Responsibilities Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements Perform detailed variance and flux analysis, providing clear insights into business performance Support the annual financial audit process and prepare related documentation Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting systems Support research and documentation of accounting issues in accordance with
U.S. GAAP
Assist in drafting accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls Assist with a variety of ad hoc projects related to financial reporting Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 3-6+ years of accounting experience Public accounting experience strongly preferred Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is a plus CPA or CPA-eligible preferred Key Skills & Competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong sense of ownership and accountability Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Strong communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail