Sr. Accountant

Are you a hands-on Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly make an impact? Robert Half is seeking an experienced

Senior Accountant for a short-term contract opportunity with a mission-driven organization. This role will support critical accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting activities, and process improvement initiatives during a period of increased business demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Manage and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and identify trends.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Assist with government reporting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen controls, increase efficiency, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Partner with leadership teams across Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to support organizational initiatives and financial planning.
• Prepare financial analyses and communicate findings to management in a clear and actionable manner.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience managing or supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting activities.
• Proven ability to contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Blackbaud and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams; healthcare or mental health industry experience is a plus.Qualifications