Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a healthcare organization in a contract-to-permanent capacity in North Dallas. This is 100% onsite. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can take ownership of core close activities, maintain reliable financial records, and partner effectively with both accounting and operational stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving environment while supporting reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activities for assigned entities, managing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables from start to finish.• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and supporting documentation is complete.• Prepare recurring and nonrecurring entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in line with established reporting timelines.• Handle accounting support for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and payables while reviewing invoice treatment for proper coding and period allocation.• Complete balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, including cash, receivables, and payables, and investigate outstanding variances to resolution.• Develop standard and custom financial reports for management and provide insights into trends, accrual requirements, and performance fluctuations.• Assist with budget development and forecasting activities, including providing financial information to operations teams and loading budget data for variance analysis.• Support internal and external audit requests by assembling schedules, supplying testing documentation, and addressing follow-up questions.• Review work completed by entry-level accounting staff and offer coaching, direction, and constructive feedback to strengthen overall team performance.• Contribute to process enhancements, documentation updates, automation efforts, and other accounting-related improvement projects throughout the month.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.• At least 5 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to full-cycle accounting responsibilities.• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations.• Solid understanding of financial reporting, variance analysis, and accrual-based accounting practices.• Ability to review accounting work prepared by others and support audit activity with accurate, organized documentation.• Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss financial results and follow-up items with leadership and cross-functional teams.• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where priorities may shift and collaboration is essential.• Experience with healthcare, hospital, or multi-entity accounting environments is helpful, and candidates stepping up from a strong Staff Accountant background may also be considered.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 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 and Privacy Notice.