Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6 – 10 month contract engagement to support a growing organization that is investing in the future of its accounting and shared services functions. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys not only executing core accounting responsibilities but also helping improve processes, strengthen controls, and build a scalable foundation for the future.

They are looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective and help establish best practices while partnering with a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules
Perform and review complex account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Serve as a key reviewer and quality-control resource for accounting transactions, reconciliations, and close processes
Generate, analyze, and distribute financial and operational reports for leadership
Assist in developing payroll accrual processes and related accounting procedures
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, reconciliations, and close efficiencies
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on accounting controls, process standardization, and operational effectiveness
Partner with leadership to help build a stronger accounting and shared services environment

Qualifications
Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including:
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
Data analysis and reporting
Ability to work independently and identify process improvement opportunities

Preferred
Oracle Fusion experience
Experience working in an S-Corporation environment
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM
Experience with reconciliation tools such as ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service) or Blackline
Exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI
Prior experience helping improve accounting operations or shared services processes

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half.• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in roles with substantial close and reporting ownership.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, and U.S. GAAP principles.
• Proven experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, including bank and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including the use of PivotTables, lookup formulas, and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred, along with exposure to S-Corporation accounting environments or Salesforce-related accounting processes.
• Familiarity with reconciliation platforms such as Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service or BlackLine is a plus.