Sr. Accountant

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Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for an organization. This Sr. Accountant role plays a key part in delivering timely month-end results, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. The ideal Sr. Accountant candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach to reconciliations, reporting, and routine accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete supporting documentation for each transaction.
• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing account balances, investigating discrepancies, and correcting variances as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis to confirm the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Complete bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with budgeting activities by compiling financial data, monitoring trends, and supporting planning efforts.
• Prepare financial statements and related reports for leadership review and operational decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close processes.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to support budgeting processes and contribute to financial planning activities.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements and interpreting key accounting data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.