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Contract Staff Accountant

Southwest Search
Dallas, TX Temporary
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Southwest Search has partnered with a client in DFW who is looking for a temp Staff Accountant for a 1-2 month contract assignment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit sales tax filings and perform related research
  • Process journal entries, primarily straightforward entries with supporting documentation
  • Navigate processes independently and identify solutions without step-by-step guidance
  • Support accounting operations, including potential data entry support within utilities


Qualifications

  • Open to new graduates up to senior-level accountants with relevant experience
  • Strong attention to detail, focus, and a proactive work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal direction
  • Experience with sales tax and journal entries preferred
  • Familiarity with Sage, Task software, and Excel is a plus (not required)

Hourly Wage Estimation for Contract Staff Accountant in Dallas, TX
$32.00 to $39.00
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