Temporary Accountant (Balance Sheet Reconciliations)

Professional Alternatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Part-Time Staff Accountant to support balance sheet reconciliations, historical account cleanup, variance analysis, and audit preparation.

This role is 20–25 hours per week with flexible scheduling, potential for additional hours as year-end and audits approach. You will work with AI-assisted accounting tools, handle multiple accounts independently, and ensure timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounting experience, with balance sheet and reconciliation focus.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) required.
• QuickBooks-only experience will not meet the requirements.
• Ability to research historical data and understand accounting flows.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations across a portfolio of accounts.
• Review general ledger activity to identify variances and trends.
• Research historical transactions to determine resolutions for outstanding items.
• Recommend write-offs, adjustments, and account corrections based on data.
• Prepare supporting documentation for interim and year-end audits.
• Utilize AI-assisted accounting tools to analyze GL data and streamline processes.
• Work independently managing multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

General ledger

Data analysis

AI-enabled tools

Tools

Sage X3

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job ID#: 42330

Part-Time Staff Accountant – Reconciliations

Schedule: 20–25 hours per week to start
Flexibility: Flexible scheduling based on deliverables; evenings and weekends may be accommodated
Start: Immediate need

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support balance sheet reconciliations, historical account cleanup, variance analysis, and audit preparation. This is a part-time opportunity with the potential for additional hours as workload increases approaching year-end and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations across a portfolio of accounts, including accounts requiring historical review dating back to 2022.

• Review general ledger activity to identify variances, trends, discrepancies, and unusual activity.

• Research historical transactions and accounting activity to determine the appropriate resolution for outstanding items.

• Make data-supported recommendations regarding write-offs, adjustments, and account corrections.

• Prepare clear supporting documentation and explanations for reconciled accounts in preparation for interim and year-end audits.

• Utilize AI-assisted accounting tools to analyze GL data, identify discrepancies, and streamline reconciliation and reporting processes.

• Work independently while managing multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounting experience, preferably as a Staff Accountant with significant balance sheet and bank reconciliation experience.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and accounting processes.

• Experience with a major ERP system such as Sage X3, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

• QuickBooks-only experience will not meet the requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research historical data and understand accounting flow and logic.

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable learning and utilizing new technology and AI-assisted tools.

Additional Details

• 20–25 hours per week to start, with potential for increased hours based on workload.

• Flexible scheduling is available as long as deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Additional hours may become available leading into year-end and audit preparation.

• Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to placement.