About the Senior Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half is proud to partner with a growing banking institution in downtown San Antonio, Texas to find an exceptional Senior Accountant for a critical contract position. This high-impact role focuses on leading a comprehensive loan reconciliation project within the credit department. If you thrive in detail-oriented environments and have deep expertise in banking reconciliations, this opportunity offers the perfect platform to showcase your skills while contributing to improved financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The selected Senior Accountant will tackle complex loan portfolios across commercial, consumer, mortgage, and specialty products. You'll dive into historical data challenges, resolve long-standing discrepancies, and implement lasting improvements to data integrity. This contract role provides immediate impact in a collaborative banking setting, with Robert Half's support ensuring smooth onboarding and career advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead reconciliation efforts for diverse loan portfolios, ensuring complete accuracy across all asset classes.
• Conduct in-depth analysis comparing general ledger balances against loan servicing systems and transaction histories.
• Investigate and resolve variances related to interest calculations, escrow management, principal adjustments, fees, charge-offs, recoveries, and payment allocations.
• Identify root causes of errors from system migrations, posting mistakes, or flawed amortization schedules through meticulous historical reviews.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant adjusting journal entries with comprehensive documentation for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with loan operations, credit administration, compliance teams, and branch staff to validate data and resolve issues efficiently.
• Deliver project outcomes including fully reconciled portfolios, updated procedures, and enhanced tools for sustained financial reliability.

Required Qualifications for Senior Accountant

To succeed in this demanding Senior Accountant position, candidates must bring proven banking accounting expertise. Robert Half seeks professionals with:

• At least 5+ years of detail-oriented accounting experience, ideally in banking, community banks, credit unions, or regional financial institutions.
• Advanced proficiency in loan accounting, including interest accruals, amortization schedules, escrow administration, and servicing workflows.
• Track record of handling complex, high-volume reconciliations and resolving entrenched variances.
• Hands-on experience with specialized systems like Prolog Accounting Software, Loan Pro, and various loan servicing platforms.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, mastering VLOOKUP, PivotTables, INDEX-MATCH, and advanced formulas for data manipulation.
• Exceptional analytical mindset with unwavering attention to detail and precision under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-departmental communication and partnership.

Preferred Experience

Stand out with experience in community banking, loan system conversions, general ledger cleanups, or audit support projects. Familiarity with regulatory standards in Texas banking enhances your candidacy.

Why Join Us Through Robert Half?

This Senior Accountant contract offers more than just a project—it's a gateway to meaningful contributions in San Antonio's vibrant financial sector. Work in a growing downtown bank with modern facilities and a supportive culture. Robert Half provides expert recruitment support, competitive compensation, and connections to future opportunities. Enjoy the flexibility of contract work while building your banking expertise. With immediate hiring needs, top candidates will start promptly.

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Apply now or contact our San Antonio office at 210-696-8300. Detail-oriented multitaskers, this is your chance to excel in a premier banking environment!