Senior Accountant

Human Appeal USA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Appeal USA is seeking a Senior Accountant to support complex general ledger activities and the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The role emphasizes accrual accounting, reconciliations, and process improvements within Dynamics 365 Business Central.

The candidate will manage GL accounts, prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and assist audits while driving internal controls and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Own assigned components of the month-end close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of recurring and ad-hoc accruals with proper documentation.
• Perform account analysis and resolve variances to ensure accuracy of balances.
• Support internal and external audit requests with audit-ready documentation.
• Deliver close responsibilities within timelines with high accuracy.
• Maintain well-documented, audit-ready reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Skills

General Ledger

Accruals

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Month-end Close

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Pivot Tables

ERP System

Job description

Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support complex general ledger activities and contribute to key components of the month-end close process, helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role is well-suited for a strong accounting professional with solid experience in accrual accounting, account reconciliations, and close execution.

The Senior Accountant will play an important role in managing general ledger accounts, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account analysis, and assisting in the resolution of variances. This position will also contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls, while supporting system enhancements and optimization within Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Role Focus & Effort Allocation

• 70–80%: General Ledger management, month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations
• 20–30%: Systems support (Dynamics 365 Business Central), process improvement, and controls enhancement

Core Responsibilities

• Own and manage complex general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Own assigned components of the month-end close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of recurring and ad-hoc accruals, including proper documentation and timely reversals.
• Perform account analysis and resolve variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled consistently and in accordance with company standards.
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Deliver assigned close responsibilities within established timelines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain consistently well‑documented, audit‑ready reconciliations and supporting schedules.

Preferred Responsibilities

• Support the use and ongoing optimization of Dynamics 365 Business Central in alignment with accounting and close processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Contribute to system and data integrity initiatives.
• Provide guidance and informal support to junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proven experience leading portions of the month‑end close process.
• Hands‑on experience owning or directly supporting month‑end close and maintaining balance sheet integrity is required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and analytical modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an ERP system, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience supporting audits and working with auditors.
• Prior involvement in accounting process improvements or internal control enhancements.
• Public accounting experience a plus.