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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position involves managing key financial processes, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in overseeing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting, while actively contributing to audits and budget analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily reconciliations, including labor hours and census data, while resolving any discrepancies efficiently.

• Monitor potential payroll issues, such as missed punches or overtime, and communicate them to managers promptly.

• Review accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate coding, proper pay ranges, and compliance with bidding requirements for projects.

• Manage the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement analyses.

• Process bi-weekly payroll using Paycom and ensure accurate recording of transactions in the accounting system.

• Assist with audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor requests in a timely manner.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and compliance reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Analyze accounts receivable, reconcile balances, and review revenue and cash receipts at month-end.

• Support the preparation of state sales and use tax filings, ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Collaborate with internal departments to provide financial insights and maintain high-quality service. Requirements

• Proven experience in month-end close processes, including journal entries, general ledger management, and account reconciliations.

• Proficiency in managing payroll processes, preferably using Paycom Payroll Services.

• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.

• Knowledge of compliance standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience preparing for and supporting financial audits.

• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Please apply today if you are interested and looking for a new home.

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