Accounting Analyst

Contract: Accounting Analyst (10951)
Our client is looking for an Accounting Analyst to join their team on a contract basis for the next 9-10 weeks. There could be the possibility of contract-to-hire for the right candidate.

This role is mostly remote, but candidates must be local to the DFW metroplex for onsite trainings and meetings as needed.

A 10-week commitment is required. 

Key Qualifications: 

• NetSuite is highly preferred 
• Full-cycle General Ledger accounting experienced are required, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, month-end close, and reconciliations
• Must have experience processing Purchase Orders via 3-way matching
• Must be analytical-minded and experienced with financial analysis and variance analysis 
• Financial reporting experience is required, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Must be able to work in an environment with high-volume and tight deadlines 
• Intermediate Excel skills are required 

Summary:
The Accounting Analyst is a core member of the Operations Accounting team, responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial records. This role spans the full accounting cycle — from transaction processing and account reconciliation through financial close, variance analysis, and reporting — and serves as a key point of coordination between accounting, operations, and business stakeholders.
The Accounting Analyst is expected to apply sound accounting judgment, uphold
compliance with GAAP and company policy, and produce financial information that stakeholders can rely on for operational and strategic decision-making.

Description: 

• Financial close & general ledger integrity: Executes month-end, quarter-end, and
• year-end close cycles with accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger through timely reconciliation of revenue, expense, and accrual accounts.
• Financial analysis & variance reporting: Analyzes actual vs. budget variances, trends, and KPIs to surface actionable insights that guide business strategy and operational decision-making.
• Accounts payable & receivable management: Manages the full cycle of accounts
• payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, on time, and in alignment with company policy.
• Financial & operational reporting: Develops and maintains financial and operational reports that are accurate, consistently formatted, and tailored to the needs of stakeholders across the organization.
• Audit support & compliance: Supports internal and external audit processes by
• preparing required schedules, documentation, and footnotes, while ensuring all
• accounting activities adhere to GAAP and company policy.
• Issue identification & resolution: Proactively identifies, researches, and resolves
• accounting discrepancies, documentation problems, and data inconsistencies to
• maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial records.
• Workload management & accuracy: Organizes and prioritizes a high volume of
• concurrent tasks, documents, and records — delivering work with consistent accuracy and attention to detail under deadline-driven conditions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned and required of the business

Competencies:

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience in an accounting role.
• Bacchelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in an accounting or financial operations role.
• Five or more years of experience, including exposure to cross-functional environments with interaction across multiple departments preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP for large dataset analysis.
• Experience with accounting systems, reporting tools, and structured data
• environments.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and SQL Server preferred.
• Manages competing priorities and deadlines effectively, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Works collaboratively across departments, communicates clearly with stakeholders, and proactively gathers information needed to complete work accurately.
• Applies critical thinking to identify and resolve problems independently, and remains open to adopting new tools, processes, and approaches as the role evolves.
• Demonstrates reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality in support of team
• operations and close cycle deadlines.

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.