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Senior Accountant

Full-time

Robert Half

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant or equivalent role
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
  • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
  • Proven experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial data analysis
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors
  • Ability to identify process improvements and enhance accounting controls

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
  • Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
  • Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Collaborate with operational departments to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions.
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
  • Review and analyze revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounting areas.
  • Support tax compliance activities by preparing schedules and working with external tax advisors.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiencies within the accounting function.
  • Participate in ERP system enhancements, implementations, and testing as needed.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants and other junior accounting team members.

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