Ledgent Finance & Accounting is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our well-established Houston Downtown clients. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with leadership experience and a passion for process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close and review journal entries
• Perform general ledger and payroll reconciliations
• Manage accruals, deferrals, and fixed asset schedules
• Support financial reporting and revenue recognition
• Assist with audits and maintain chart of accounts
• Collaborate with departments and support finance staff
• Identify process improvements and monitor cash flow

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Prior experience in a senior or lead accounting role preferably in the non-profit industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Sage is a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.