Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our organization on a contract to hire basis. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting cycles, and delivering meaningful analysis to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, a solid grasp of close activities, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recurring closing activities at the end of each month, quarter, and fiscal year to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial reports and management summaries used for business decision-making.

• Examine financial performance trends, research unexpected fluctuations, and explain key variances to stakeholders.

• Provide accounting support for planning activities, including budget development and forecast updates.

• Oversee fixed asset records and assist with accounting tied to inventory balances and related transactions.

• Collaborate with operational partners and leadership to deliver financial insights and support business analysis needs.

• Respond to audit requests and help maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements and internal controls.

• Recommend and carry out improvements that strengthen accounting workflows and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close activities.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.

• Experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounting processes.

• Proficiency with financial reporting tools and spreadsheet applications used in day-to-day accounting work.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

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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