Description Position Overview: Our client located in Spring, TX is seeking an accountant on a contract basis. The accountant is tasked with ensuring the seamless operation of departmental and organizational accounting processes while driving compliance, efficiency, and strategic improvements. This role involves overseeing financial operations across multiple programs, managing billing, collections, accounts payable, asset records, and audit coordination, as well as providing insights through data analysis, financial modeling, and ad-hoc reporting. Key Responsibilities: Operational Oversight: + Ensure smooth daily departmental and organizational accounting operations, prioritizing tasks and workloads. + Address escalations swiftly and proactively mitigate or resolve service disruptions. Compliance & Controls: + Ensure segregation of duties and the ongoing assessment of internal controls. + Perform all duties in compliance with contract, state, and federal regulations, company policies, and regulatory standards. Billing & Collections: + Manage contract billing and collections for all programs, including developing and implementing new rate structures, billing processes, and tracking funding sources. + Handle Medicaid billing and collections, assisting with credentialing and authorizations as needed. Financial Operations: + Manage full-cycle accounts payable processes across all programs. + Assist with monthly and yearly close processes, including complex journal entries, general ledger reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Asset Management: + Keep accurate financial records for all assets, reconciling inventory records with fixed asset general ledger entries. Audits & Reporting: + Assist with audit preparation and coordination. + Prepare financial and ad-hoc reports/schedules upon request and conduct time studies aligned with applicable contract guidelines. + Perform variance and trend analyses and help respond to inquiries from financial statement users. Strategic Contributions: + Manage special projects aimed at improving financial outcomes and standardizing processes. + Conduct cash management and financial projections as needed. Requirements Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Experience: + Minimum of five (5) years of financial reporting or accounting experience. Technical Proficiency: + In-depth knowledge of purchasing, general ledger software applications, and data analysis. + Advanced Excel proficiency is essential. Skillset: + Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. + Familiarity with billing, financial projections, and trend analysis is critical. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .