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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half
Mesquite, TX (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations in Mesquite, Texas. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring reconciliations are completed on time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with reporting and reconciliation tools in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the integrity of financial data.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate outstanding items to support clean and reliable records.
- Complete bank reconciliations by comparing transactions, identifying variances, and following through on necessary corrections.
- Use tools such as BlackLine and Hyperion applications to support reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Build and maintain Excel-based schedules and reports using formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP to improve efficiency and visibility.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and support reporting requirements. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work, including month-end close and general ledger management.
- Strong background in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
- Hands-on experience with BlackLine and Hyperion tools, including Smart View and financial reporting applications.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to identify and resolve variances independently.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a Contract assignment environment.