Senior Accountant

Peyton Resource Group; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group seeks a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting and close processes in a private company environment in Dallas. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, and help ensure GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3-6+ years of accounting experience, CPA-eligible, and strong Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience is a plus. This hybrid role requires the ability to work independently and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-6+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Perform detailed variance and flux analysis, providing clear insights into business performance.
• Support the annual financial audit process and prepare related documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting systems.
• Support research and documentation of accounting issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist in drafting accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with a variety of ad hoc projects related to financial reporting.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Excel

Ownership & accountability

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA-eligible

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to support our financial reporting and accounting operations. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, leading key aspects of the close process, and addressing complex accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of critical accounting areas in a fast-paced, private company environment. This is a hybrid role with 3-4 days a week in the Dallas office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Perform detailed variance and flux analysis, providing clear insights into business performance
• Support the annual financial audit process and prepare related documentation
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across reporting systems
• Support research and documentation of accounting issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Assist in drafting accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with a variety of ad hoc projects related to financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-6+ years of accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is a plus
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail