Senior Accountant

Ultimate Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Senior Accountant in Dallas, TX to manage daily accounting activities and support month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy of financial records, GAAP compliance, and collaboration with leadership on financial reporting and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 4–7+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics. CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses for leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Senior Accountant (JN -092026-431818) Dallas, Texas

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing daily accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role works closely with leadership to provide financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.