Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support finance operations for a Contract position based in Hutchins, Texas. This role handles a broad range of accounting activities, including transaction review, reconciliations, reporting, and period-end close, while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide entry-level team members in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, general ledger maintenance, and cash reporting to support accurate financial operations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, review account activity, and complete reconciliations to ensure balances are properly recorded and supported.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks, including financial statement preparation and analysis of variances and account trends.
• Monitor daily cash receipts and perform bank reconciliations to maintain timely and accurate cash records.
• Support audit, budget, payroll, and grant-related accounting processes by gathering documentation and maintaining organized financial data.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting staff by sharing best practices, reviewing work, and helping develop team capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain compliance with established procedures.
• Use accounting systems and tools, including Tyler Technologies Munis when applicable, to process transactions and produce required financial information.