Sr. Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a long-term contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys managing core accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining the integrity of key balance sheet accounts. In this position, you will support month-end close activities, reconcile accounts, and help drive accuracy across financial records and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on accounting experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead key activities tied to the monthly close process, helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Maintain and review general ledger activity to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and consistently.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and following through on corrections.
• Analyze accounting data and investigate unusual fluctuations to support reliable financial reporting.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for close, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Assist with improving accounting workflows and support process updates when needed within day-to-day operations.
• Proven experience working in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for core general accounting functions.• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entry preparation and account analysis.
• Hands-on experience managing general ledger activity and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations and investigate outstanding items effectively.
• Practical experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with attention to detail.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability when handling multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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