Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Austin, Texas. This contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to our financial operations by managing key accounting processes and ensuring compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reconciliations, month-end close procedures, and accrual accounting.
Responsibilities: • Oversee and execute month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing financial statements. • Perform reconciliations for general ledger and bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Manage and record adjusting journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. • Collaborate on intercompany transactions and ensure proper documentation and reporting. • Utilize Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems to maintain accurate financial records. • Analyze and resolve discrepancies in account balances, ensuring timely resolution of issues. • Support audits and provide documentation as needed to fulfill compliance requirements. • Contribute to process improvements and maintain efficient accounting workflows.• Proven experience in month-end close processes and general ledger management.
• Strong proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries, including adjusting entries.
• Demonstrated expertise in account and bank reconciliations.
• In-depth understanding of accrual accounting and prepaid expense management.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, such as Sage Intacct.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.