Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Austin, Texas in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core general ledger activities, support accurate monthly reporting, and strengthen financial controls across the organization. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to close processes, reconciliations, audit preparation, and cross-functional financial guidance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of the general ledger, including supporting ledgers and specialized financial schedules.
• Prepare and post journal entries such as accruals and adjustments to support monthly and annual close activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and documenting resolutions for review.
• Track and record financial activity related to loans, escrow balances, reserves, grant funding, and construction-related transactions.
• Manage fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset record maintenance.
• Produce recurring financial reports for internal stakeholders and assist departments with understanding budget-to-actual differences.
• Compile schedules and supporting documentation for external audits, compliance reviews, tax credit reporting, grant closeout, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Review payment requests, reimbursements, and disbursement activity to confirm proper coding, policy adherence, and internal control compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements by documenting workflows, strengthening controls, training staff, and providing backup support for related accounting functions.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with direct responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and completing bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Experience with property management, affordable housing, nonprofit accounting, external audit support, or Yardi Voyager is preferred.