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Senior Accountant
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What they do
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 Location:
San Antonio, TX Employment Type:
Contract/Contract to hire
Software:
NetSuitePosition OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance, while also providing oversight and guidance to Accounts Payable staff. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting operations with process improvement initiatives.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, leadership, and strong technical accounting skills are highly valued.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review monthly journal entries and general ledger transactions.
Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Assist with financial reporting and support audit requests.
Oversee the daily activities of Accounts Payable Clerks, providing guidance, training, and review of work output.
Monitor AP processes to ensure timely invoice processing, payment accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
Support cash management and account analysis activities.
Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and documentation.
Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and streamline processes.
Utilize NetSuite for general ledger accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and operational support.
Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
What Success Looks LikeAccurate and timely completion of the monthly close process.
Well-managed AP operations with strong controls and compliance.
Clean, timely account reconciliations and issue resolution.
Continuous improvement of accounting processes and efficiencies within NetSuite.
Strong partnership with accounting leadership and operational teams.
Robert Half is assisting a confidential client in identifying a motivated Senior Accountant who is ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities while contributing to a high-performing accounting team.