Sr. Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Sr. Accountant. The Senior Accountant will join an eight‑person accounting team in Holyoke, overseeing month‑end and year‑end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, coordinating audit documentation, maintaining a clean general ledger, analyzing financial variances, and flagging inconsistencies. The role requires independent, confident interaction with auditors and a focus on accurate financial reporting.
Key focus areas include Own month‑end and year‑end close process, Prepare and review journal entries, and Act as point of contact for auditors and organize audit materials.
Successful candidates bring 3+ Yrs GAAP Accounting Experience. Important skills include GAAP Accounting, Owning Close Process, Month-End Close Process, Year-End Close Process, Journal Entries, and Audit Preparation. Preferred (not required): Grant Accounting.
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Description
Senior Accountant
REF#0013420559
Location: Holyoke, MA 01041
Compensation: $75-85K
This opportunity is replacing a retirement, filling the seat of someone who's been here over 10 years! You'll join an accounting team of 8, and work alongside 2 additional Senior Accountants.
Responsibilities:
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Own the month-end and year-end close process
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Prep and review journal entries
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Help get everything organized for audits and pull together what’s needed - act independently and confidently as a POC for Auditors
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Keep the general ledger clean and up to date
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Dig into financial data to explain variances and tell the “why” behind the numbers
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Spot inconsistencies or trends early and flag anything that seems off
Requirements
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3+ years of hands-on GAAP accounting experience, including owning the close process
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Exposure to grant accounting is a nice plus
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Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or higher ed environments is a bonus
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