Senior Accountant (Contract)

Aston Carter•Plano, TX

5d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will focus on complex account reconciliations for hotel and property ledgers, with a strong emphasis on cleaning up aged balance sheet data in preparation for third-party review. This role requires deep expertise in bank and balance sheet reconciliations, strong understanding of debits and credits, and the ability to analyze and resolve historical issues within legacy ledgers. The position also involves limited but important communication with hotel teams to clarify transactions and resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with at least 4 years experience required.
Strong knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business intelligence and reporting tools.
Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel (mid-level preferred).
Ability to learn new technology quickly.
Clear understanding of General Ledger concepts.
Ability to work with deadlines and take a creative approach to problem resolution.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-unit real estate/hospitality accounting environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures all financial records are maintained in compliance with company's policies & procedures.
Analyzes and reconciles any accounting discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual G/L close.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare monthly and annual financial statements for multiple properties.
Prepares financial management reports and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Prepares month end journal entries and P&L corrections.
Analyzes and reconciles balance sheet activity including FF&E, depreciation, loans, escrow, and equity accounts.
Assists in the analysis and explanations given to outside ownership entities.
Assists in the preparation of documents and analysis for annual audit.
Special projects as assigned by management