Sr. Accountant

Dana Klier from the Rochester, NY Robert Half office has been engaged by a local company to find their next Senior Accountant. In this role, you will help maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, support a disciplined close process, and produce dependable financial reporting for business decision-making. This position works closely with accounting partners across the organization and offers the opportunity to strengthen reporting processes, controls, and documentation.

For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, ensuring completeness and accuracy each reporting period.
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by recording journal entries and assembling supporting reconciliations and schedules.
• Manage financial close system workflows and consolidation activities, serving as a knowledgeable resource for reconciliation, task management, and matching tools.
• Record, confirm, and reconcile intercompany activity with affiliated entities while validating consolidated data for accuracy each month.
• Complete multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings, maintain filing calendars, and verify compliance with state and local requirements.
• Review transaction tax treatment and applicable rates, reconcile tax filings to the general ledger, and investigate discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate remittance.
• Analyze customer suspense balances as needed and partner with contract management to clear open items and resolve posting differences promptly.
• Support vendor setup and maintenance by verifying vendor identity and banking details and escalating potential risks or conflicts when identified.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses, resolve outstanding items on a timely basis, and maintain organized audit-ready records.
• Assist with year-end audit support, process improvements, and other accounting projects assigned by leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, or corporate accounting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application to general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, adjust to shifting priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and business software systems, with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.