Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a growing organization. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage accounting activities independently, maintain accuracy across reporting, and contribute to a smooth month-end and year-end close process. The role offers the chance to work across core accounting functions while helping strengthen financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Record and post daily accounting activity to the general ledger, ensuring transactions and journal entries are accurate and completed on schedule.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank activity, credit card statements, and subledgers tied to payables and receivables.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting packages, including key statements and supporting schedules for leadership review.
• Support the month-end close by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Partner with audit teams by assembling requested records, answering follow-up questions, and helping facilitate both internal and external audit processes.
• Review financial results to identify trends, recommend cost-conscious improvements, and highlight areas where processes can be made more efficient.
• Assist with oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Use accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to monitor data integrity, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting tasks.• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a staff or senior accountant capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and build efficient worksheets.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card reconciliation activities.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP is preferred.