We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support commercial real estate accounting operations in Waxahachie, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume transactional work across multiple properties while maintaining accuracy and consistency in financial records. The position will focus on rent accounting, month-end close activities, and financial reconciliations for several legal entities, with regular use of Excel to analyze and organize accounting data.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule. Track and apply rent payments for approximately 60 property locations each month, following up as needed to maintain complete and timely collections. Establish and maintain payment records and accounting support for multiple legal entities connected to the property portfolio. Prepare and post journal entries related to recurring activity, month-end close, depreciation, and amortization. Complete general ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through detailed research. Produce and review income statements and balance sheet reporting to support accurate monthly financial results. Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, depreciation schedules, and related accounting entries. Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to organize financial data, identify trends, and support account analysis. 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property accounting, commercial real estate, or a similarly complex multi-entity environment. Strong knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures. Experience preparing and reconciling bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records. Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and amortization. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other core spreadsheet functions. Ability to manage a high volume of transactions with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with collections, cash application, and financial statement preparation is highly valued. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .