
Senior Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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High‑visibility accounting role with leadership exposure. Robert Half is hiring a Lead Senior Accountant for a well‑established organization. The position offers greater ownership, visibility, and impact, requiring a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statement support, and multi‑entity accounting, with responsibilities in month‑end close, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement.
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Description
High-visibility accounting role with leadership exposure
Robert Half has partnered with a well-established organization to hire a Lead Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is ready to take on a broader role with greater ownership, visibility, and impact. This position is ideal for someone who has a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statement support, and multi-entity accounting, and who is ready to step into a lead-level role with increased responsibility in month-end close, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement. The organization offers a stable environment, a collaborative culture, and a team known for long tenure and fantastic culture. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys taking initiative, managing multiple priorities, and serving as a go-to resource on day-to-day accounting matters.
Position Overview
This Senior Accountant will play a key role in the preparation, review, analysis, and adjustment of financial statements. In addition to owning core accounting functions, this person will help support month-end and year-end close, budgeting, account analysis, and process consistency across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead monthly and periodic reconciliations across multiple entities and accounts
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Prepare and review daily cash reports and cash balance activity
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Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, account analyses, and adjusting entries
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Reconcile general ledger activity and ensure accuracy across multiple balance sheet and income statement accounts
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Support budgeting and forecast preparation
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Assist with year-end close, audit support, and preparation of work papers
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Help identify process improvements and strengthen consistency in accounting workflows and reconciliations
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Serve as a resource to other staff and assist with reviewing work or answering day-to-day accounting questions as needed
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Partner with accounting leadership on special projects and ad hoc reporting
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, dependable accounting professional with a high level of accuracy who is ready for a more senior-level role with meaningful ownership. This person brings both technical accounting ability and the confidence to take initiative, improve processes, and support a growing organization.
If you are looking for a stable company, strong leadership, and the chance to step into a more impactful accounting role, we encourage you to apply immediately. Send your resume to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.
Requirements
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BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or corporate accounting
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Previous supervisory oversight
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Strong familiarity with balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger management
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Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize effectively, and work independently
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Must possess strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
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Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach
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Microsoft Excel proficiency is a necessity
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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