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Sr. Accountant

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can manage core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and support a timely month-end close. The position requires strong Sage Intacct expertise and offers a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day remote.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, and general ledger transactions.
• Examine financial transactions to confirm proper account coding, dimensional accuracy, supporting records, and required approvals.
• Complete and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, researching and clearing outstanding items promptly.
• Prepare, validate, and record journal entries while supporting critical tasks tied to the monthly close cycle.
• Analyze general ledger activity to identify unusual balances, posting issues, or unexpected variances and take corrective action.
• Track payable and receivable activity to help ensure accurate processing and timely completion of transactions.
• Reconcile financial data across Salesforce, Sage Intacct, bank statements, and backup documentation to maintain consistency.
• Assist with revenue and contribution reconciliations, month-end schedules, audit support, account clean-up efforts, and other finance projects as needed.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to finance team members and independently resolve accounting issues, escalating complex matters when appropriate.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a finance environment.
• Strong hands-on experience using Sage Intacct is required.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation.
• Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader finance team.
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