Contract Senior Accountant (Government)

Our client is a government entity and located in Northwest Houston. We are seeking a senior accountant for 6 months contract or longer. This will pay up to $88,000. Onsite daily. Non-profit, government or construction accounting background would be preferred. 10 new projects are planned to be built in the next two years. Project accounting would also be helpful. Essential Job Functions Perform and independently manage complex GL reconciliations for all financials Work with Finance Director and Controller to perform variance analysis and produce the monthly and annual financial report, including trending and analysis of results. Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and professional development. Stay current with evolving accounting and financial regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement (seminars, continuing education, etc). Enter and verify bank transactions across multiple accounts with strict controls. Lead credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Reconcile revenue logs and prepare for revenue recognition. Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals. Process and verify accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper coding. Support invoice entry during peak periods to meet weekly check run. Maintain accurate and organized financial and business records. Ensure filing systems are current, audit-ready, and compliant with retention requirements. Manage fixed asset tracking, reconciliations, and disposal. Prepare audit schedules and support year-end close. Assist in developing and improving accounting processes and internal controls. Prepare financial correspondence, reports, and summaries as needed. Perform other accounting, financial, administrative tasks as required, often on short notice. 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger work Qualifications Experience in governmental, nonprofit, or fund accounting preferred, or construction. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, GASB standards, and fund accounting preferred. Experience using accounting software, preferably Dynamics GP with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize workflows. Strong analytical skills to include variance analysis, trend analysis and financial reporting. Extremely high attention to detail and accuracy with complex numerical data. Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple financial cycles. Proven ability to coordinate across divisions and communicate financial information clearly to non-financial personnel. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism. Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment. Education/Degrees Must have a high school diploma with years of experience to counter not having a degree. BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dagen