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Location: Irving, Texas

Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External

Job #11080

CONTRACT: Senior Accountant (#11080)

DFW area client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (contract role) to execute day-to-day full-cycle accounting operations during an active period of organizational transformation. This role is critical to ensuring business-as-usual continuity, accuracy, and timeliness across a complex accounting environment while broader change initiatives occur in parallel. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to contribute to the evolution and modernization of accounting processes. Reporting to the Director of Operational Accounting, this individual will play a key role in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and scalability for ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute accounting tasks related to month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and reconciliations.

• Drive continuous improvements by identifying inefficiencies, recommending improvements, and implementing process optimizations.

• Own and improve accounting functions such as cash reconciliation, payroll, lease accounting, prepaids, and accruals.

• Oversee intercompany accounting and ensure integrity of balances across multiple entities.

• Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses to support a faster, more efficient close.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Tax, and Treasury to support key stakeholders.

• Create and maintain documentation and accounting memos that reflect changes made through transformation activities.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP while applying forward-thinking approaches to accounting operations and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Information Systems; CPA or CMA eligibility preferred.

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an organization undergoing finance or business transformation.

• Deep understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

• Demonstrated success in contributing to transformation initiatives, such as ERP upgrades, automation projects, or workflow redesigns.

• Strong experience with large ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Excellent Excel skills and a passion utilizing technology to automate processes.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to drive change management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

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