Senior Accountant

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization in the Central Pennsylvania area to identify an experienced Senior Accountant. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys owning the month-end close process, analyzing financial data, improving accounting procedures, and partnering with leadership to support business objectives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?:

• Competitive compensation

• Collaborative and professional work environment

• Opportunity to make an impact and contribute to strategic initiatives

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Comprehensive benefits package (for eligible employees)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management.

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Review accounting transactions and identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• CPA designation or public accounting experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Financial statement preparation and analysis.

• Budgeting and forecasting.

• Audit support.

• Fixed asset and depreciation accounting.

• Intercompany accounting and consolidations.

• Process improvement and system implementation projects.

Interested candidates should apply online today to learn more about this exciting Senior Accountant opportunity!

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