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Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a crucial role in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This opportunity is ideal for a meticulous individual passionate about delivering high-quality results in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.

• Conduct account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and inventory reconciliation.

• Monitor and manage financial activities related to federal contracts and procurement.

• Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Utilize NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to streamline financial reporting and analysis.

Inventory:

+ Ensure proper accounting for direct, indirect, and unallowable inventory-related costs in accordance with FAR 31.205.

+ Monitor and maintain inventory valuation (e.g., standard or average cost), supporting financial and job cost accuracy.

+ Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.

+ Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to ensure accurate material cost tracking and work-in-process (WIP) visibility.

Federal Contracts:

+ Ensure proper accounting for direct, indirect, and unallowable inventory-related costs in accordance with FAR 31.205.

+ Reconcile the inventory subledger to the general ledger and project/job cost reports monthly.

+ Track and report on government-furnished property (GFP) and contractor-acquired property (CAP) in accordance with DFARS 252.245-7002.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

+ Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a government contracting or manufacturing environment.

+ Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP, specifically in the Inventory, Projects, and Cost Accounting modules.

+ Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements applicable to material and inventory costs.

+ Experience preparing audit support and/or cost schedules for DCAA or DCMA reviews.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

+ A collaborative team committed to innovation, compliance, and operational excellence

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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