Accounting Consultant

Accounting Consultant (Contract | 9–12 Months) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant to support a growing organization through a variety of complex accounting initiatives and day-to-day accounting operations. This consultant will play a key role in managing revenue billing, full-cycle accounting, M&A integration support, accounts payable operations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a proven track record of successfully delivering results in consulting, contract, or project-based accounting roles. Experience within the oil & gas industry is a plus but is not required. Contract Length: 9–12 Months Employment Type: Contract/Consulting Engagement Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close. Support and maintain revenue billing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely invoicing. Assist with M&A activities, including acquisition integration, purchase accounting support, balance sheet validation, and process alignment. Oversee and improve accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment workflows. Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances across balance sheet and P&L accounts. Prepare and analyze financial reports for management and key stakeholders. Partner with finance, operations, and business leaders to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls. Support audits and assist with requests from external auditors and other compliance-related activities. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational efficiencies. Participate in special projects and business initiatives as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to: Revenue accounting and billing Full-cycle accounting Month-end close Account reconciliations Financial reporting Accounts payable operations Previous experience working as a consultant, contractor, interim accountant, or project-based accounting professional. Experience supporting accounting projects during periods of transformation, growth, acquisitions, or system implementations. Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices. Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Ability to quickly assess processes, identify gaps, and implement solutions. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across multiple business functions. This position is fully on-site, 5 days/week. Candidates need to be local to Dallas. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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