Senior Accountant

Russell Tobin; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Shared Services Accounting team. This hybrid role involves managing daily accounting operations, month-end close processes, and cash and banking functions. The position requires strong knowledge of GAAP and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time role based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of comparable corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Solid experience in month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic cash and banking activities.
• Execute month-end close processes and approve journal entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams across regions.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close processes

Cash and banking operations

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pay Range: $30–$35 per hour on W2

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Shared Services Accounting team. This role is critical for supporting daily accounting operations, month‑end close, reconciliations, and coordinating with internal and external audit teams. The position will also assist with cash and banking functions and support continuous process improvements.

This is a 6‑month contract with the potential to convert to a full‑time role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic cash and banking activities, including reconciliations.
• Execute month‑end close processes: prepare, post, and approve journal entries; perform variance analysis.
• Manage accounting activities related to revenue deferrals, marketing, depreciation, legal expenses, and G&A.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of account balances.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items by working with relevant internal teams.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams across North America and international regions.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of required documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3+ years of comparable corporate accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Solid experience in month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with cash and banking accounting operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Word.
• Ability to work effectively within SAP systems (experience with two SAP instances preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Prior experience in a large corporate or shared services environment.

Why This Role Is Open

The position is backfilling a recent resignation and is essential for maintaining continuity in cash operations and month‑end accounting activities. Due to the critical nature of these responsibilities, immediate support is required.

Benefits

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.