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Job Description
Description We're currently partnering with a growing, highly technical organization in Austin that is looking to add a Senior Staff Accountant to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in improving financial accuracy, reporting quality, and overall process discipline. This role will play a key part in the close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also supporting compliance efforts within a more structured and regulated operating environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage general ledger activity including journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and other standard adjustments
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by completing assigned responsibilities and helping maintain reporting timelines
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts including cash, inventory, fixed assets, intercompany, prepaids, and accrued liabilities
Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items to improve overall accuracy and completeness
Assist with accounting tied to revenue recognition, inventory, and project-based or operational activity
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, reviews, and ongoing audit readiness
Support compliance efforts through documentation, control adherence, and audit requests
Partner cross-functionally to understand results, investigate fluctuations, and ensure financials reflect business activity accurately
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance efficiency within accounting workflows Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to close and reconciliations
Solid understanding of
U.S. GAAP
Experience in environments with structured reporting or compliance requirements
Advanced Excel skills
Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar
Strong analytical ability with experience investigating variances and preparing supporting documentation
Experience with inventory, cost accounting, revenue recognition, or regulated environments is a plus, along with any certifications such as CPA Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.