SENIOR ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT (Manager Level)

- In Office Location: Dallas, Texas 75225

- CONTRACT - 40 hours per week

- Paid hourly with Time-and-a-Half for Overtime during the close week.

- Hybrid - In office Monday - Wednesday; Remote Thursday - Friday

- No benefits associated with this project. Highly competitive hourly rate.

J MAR’s client, a well-established and expanding national HVAC components distributor, is seeking an

to support the Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, and Financial Reporting Manager during an ERP implementation. This contract role runs through April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with oversight of daily general ledger (GL) operations by ensuring accuracy and maintaining proper documentation of assigned procedures.

- Support the month-end GL close process.

- Assist with the annual audit by preparing schedules and providing required substantiation and documentation.

- Support the Accounts Receivable process by reviewing computerized semi-monthly statements for accuracy and posting payments.

- Monitor distributor compliance with company credit policies by tracking account status, enforcing commitments made by distributor branches, approving charges to delinquent accounts, and preparing the Delinquent Aging Report.

- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including comparative variance analysis.

- Support the Corporate Controller to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance & Accounting Department.

- Identify and recommend process improvements to the ERP Team to enhance the effective use of team and technology resources.

- Carry out assigned leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

- Provide support to other accounting team members and perform additional accounting functions as assigned.

- Build and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts across the organization through open and consistent communication.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.

- Progressive accounting experience, including prior management of a small team.

- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex accounting issues.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing needs.

- Experience driving process and system improvements in dynamic settings.

- Some travel to the company’s Portland, Oregon office is required.

- Must be willing to work a full-time contract assignment (not a direct hire role).

About J MAR:

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