Senior Accountant

Pegasus Staffing Partners; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Staffing Partners is assisting a fast-growing private equity-backed company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area searching for a Senior Accountant. You will join the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting, manage month-end and year-end closes, and support compliance across multiple entities.

You will collaborate with operations, treasury, and executive leadership to deliver timely insights, drive process improvements, and support scaling initiatives as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred (or similar fast-paced environments).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience with general ledger functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime during close periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Lead or assist in month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and support forecasting and purchasing.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and key GL accounts.
• Support internal financial reporting, variance analysis, and cash flow management across multiple entities.
• Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and annual reports across multiple states.
• Support AP and AR processing to ensure timely invoicing and collections.
• Contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Private equity experience

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed company that has been recognized as a DFW Top Workplace for six consecutive years (2020-2025). Our client has built an exceptional culture where talented professionals thrive - more than 25% of their team has been with the company for 5+ years.

They're not just another company - they're on a mission to drive innovation, scale strategically, and create lasting impact. If you're looking for a high-growth PE environment where your accounting expertise will directly influence business decisions, this is the opportunity for you.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant with 3-5 years of progressive GAAP accounting experience to join their dynamic finance team. This role is critical to ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, managing month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting compliance across multiple entities in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll partner closely with operations, treasury, and executive leadership to deliver timely financial insights, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives as the company continues to scale.

What You'll Do

• Manage general ledger accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Lead or assist in month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and support forecasting and purchasing
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and key GL accounts
• Support internal financial reporting, variance analysis, and cash flow management across multiple entities
• Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and annual reports across multiple states
• Support AP and AR processing to ensure timely invoicing, payment processing, and collections
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of accounting best practices to strengthen internal controls

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred (or similar fast-paced, results-driven environments)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance requirements
• Experience with general ledger functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed during close periods

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA-track candidate (actively pursuing licensure)
• MBA or other advanced accounting credentials
• Treasury experience and knowledge of multi-entity or multi-currency accounting
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
• Process improvement mindset with experience implementing accounting best practices