Position Overview Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, general ledger accounting, cash management, and month-end close activities while providing guidance and oversight to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, improving accounting processes, and ensuring timely financial reporting. This is a hands-on accounting role that combines senior-level accounting responsibilities with team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable balancing technical accounting work with operational support and employee development.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, financial statements, balance sheet schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with monthly and annual close deadlines.
- Perform account reconciliations, maintain general ledger accounts, analyze financial activity, and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with monthly financial statement analysis and reporting on significant variances.
- Review accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring appropriate adjustments and corrective entries are recorded.
- Support internal control documentation and monitoring, as well as tax preparation and external audit activities.
- Manage cash activities, including daily cash position reporting, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and payment settlement options.
- Support corporate credit card programs, purchasing card policies, expense management, and related administrative processes.
- Coordinate accounting processes related to vendor setup, 1099 reporting, sales tax filings, and applicable audits.
- Help ensure Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes are efficient, standardized, documented, and consistently followed.
- Collaborate with the Controller and cross-functional business leaders to resolve accounting issues, improve workflows, and support operational needs.
- Provide guidance and day-to-day support to AP and AR team members, helping maintain accuracy, productivity, and accountability.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the effectiveness of financial systems.
- Provide backup support for transactional accounting functions when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Three+ years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, and financial reporting.
- Experience providing guidance to colleagues or supporting the development of accounting team members is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word; familiarity with PowerPoint and Access is beneficial.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; SQL or report-writing experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with an interest in process improvement, operational efficiency, and continuous learning.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account; life and disability insurance; 401(k); paid holidays; paid time off; and employee assistance resources.
- Hybrid work options and opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values employee growth, continuous improvement, and promotion from within.
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives supporting local agriculture, food security, veterans, and agricultural education.
- A values-driven environment focused on respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, innovation, food safety, and animal welfare.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account; life and disability insurance; 401(k); paid holidays; paid time off; and employee assistance resources.
- Hybrid work options and opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values employee growth, continuous improvement, and promotion from within.
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives supporting local agriculture, food security, veterans, and agricultural education.
- A values-driven environment focused on respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, innovation, food safety, and animal welfare.