Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with a growing medical technology company in Cary, North Carolina, to assist them in hiring an experienced Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors or masters degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years or corporate or public accounting experience. Candidates with CPA or CPA eligible will be preferred. NetSuite experience is strongly preferred. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain accuracy across receivables and the general ledger, and help ensure financial reporting aligns with applicable accounting standards. The position also plays an important part in evaluating customer contracts, supporting revenue recognition, and strengthening accounting processes from initial agreement through billing and reporting. This company offers a flexible hybrid schedule and a robust benefits package, so please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry review, and general ledger analysis to support accurate financial results.

• Support the revenue close cycle by validating customer contracts, terminations, and credit adjustments and ensuring transactions are recorded in line with company policy and applicable accounting guidance.

• Examine customer agreements for completeness and accuracy, partnering with internal teams to resolve discrepancies that could affect billing or revenue treatment.

• Prepare and analyze recurring reconciliations for revenue-related accounts, confirming that balances are supported and recorded appropriately.

• Reconcile accounts receivable and deferred revenue activity and post necessary entries within the accounting system.

• Address billing questions from customers, investigate payment issues, and follow up on overdue balances to help maintain a current and accurate aging schedule.

• Issue invoices and account statements to customers while monitoring account activity for exceptions or open items requiring resolution.

• Perform detailed account research and provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed to support business decisions.

• Evaluate transaction flows, internal controls, and accounting processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

• Collaborate professionally across departments while handling sensitive financial information with discretion and supporting additional accounting priorities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; associate degree with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with hands-on responsibility for revenue recognition, contract review, invoicing, collections, and cash application activities.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and revenue accounting standards such as ASC 606, with the ability to apply guidance to customer contracts and revenue transactions.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience managing accounts receivable processes, including billing, dispute resolution, and customer communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with prior use of NetSuite or comparable accounting software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, and maintain confidentiality in a focused work environment.