Senior Staff Accountant - Temporary

CornerStone Professional Placement

Coppell, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Detail Oriented, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gift Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Profit & Loss, Property Tax, Reconciliation, Rentals, Retail, Retail Sales, Revenue Accounting, Tax Accounting, Time Management, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Coppell, Texas
POSTED
8 days ago

Senior Staff Accountant (Temporary Assignment)
Location Irving, Texas | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
* $45-$50 per hour (based on experience)
* Full-time, Monday-Friday
* Temporary assignment through November
* Start Date: ASAP

ROLE IMPACT
The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting critical accounting operations during a high-impact period. This position ensures accuracy across lease accounting, inventory, and revenue streams while maintaining strong financial controls. Success in this role means delivering clean month-end closes, accurate reconciliations, and reliable financial reporting that leadership can trust.

Responsibilities
* Manage ASC 842 lease accounting, including accurate tracking and reporting of lease activity
* Post and review rent activity to ensure proper recognition and compliance
* Oversee inventory accounting and ensure accurate cost tracking and valuation
* Perform store sales accounting and revenue reconciliations
* Handle property tax accounting and related entries
* Manage gift card program accounting and liability tracking
* Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
* Lead and support month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met
* Conduct detailed P&L reviews to identify variances and trends
* Prepare and post accruals and adjusting journal entries
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Ensure strict adherence to debits and credits and overall GAAP compliance

Minimum Qualifications
* 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
* Strong hands-on experience with general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations
* Solid understanding of debits, credits, and GAAP principles

Preferred Skills
* Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting
* Background in retail, multi-location, or inventory-driven environments
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

About the Company

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CornerStone Professional Placement