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We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Waco, Texas. This is a Contract-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial operations, including job costing, inventory reconciliation, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Great benefits and perks are offered!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed job costing analyses to monitor project expenses, profitability, and cost variances.

• Manage month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to ensure timely financial reporting.

• Reconcile inventory accounts, identify discrepancies, and work closely with operational teams to address issues.

• Prepare and maintain accurate account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts in line with company policies.

• Analyze financial data to produce clear and actionable reports for management decision-making.

• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, reconciliations, and analyses.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and implement best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper cost allocations and adherence to financial procedures.

• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned to support the finance department.

Requirements • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with expertise in job costing and inventory reconciliation.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in month-end closing procedures.

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical capabilities.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with Dynamics SL or similar ERP systems is a plus.

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.

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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.

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