Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in San Antonio, Texas on a contract basis. This role involves performing complex accounting tasks and providing financial analysis to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare detailed schedules, journal entries, budgets, and financial reports to ensure accurate and timely financial documentation. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, employee leave balances, benefit balances, and other financial data to maintain precise records. • Analyze budget variances, labor costs, revenue trends, and other operating statistics to identify areas for improvement. • Assist in the implementation and compliance with new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. • Handle reporting and reconciliation tasks related to lease agreements and subscription-based IT arrangements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Supervise department staff in the absence of the manager, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to policies. • Support the preparation of audit work papers and financial statements, including detailed notes, tables, and exhibits. • Maintain accounting support records for payroll, investments, budgets, revenue, leases, and general ledger activities. • Provide input and recommendations for enhancing accounting systems and procedures, particularly during software implementations. • Collaborate on the integration of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems following best practices. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; advanced degree preferred. • Minimum of five years of experience in general ledger accounting, with a strong focus on reconciliations. • Expertise in month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations. • Proficiency in handling bank reconciliations and financial analysis. • Familiarity with governmental accounting standards and compliance requirements. • Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when solving complex problems. • Experience with ERP systems implementation or upgrades is a plus. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .