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Sr. Accountant

  • Arlington, IA, United States

$30 to $35 USD / hour

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Pay
$30 to $35 USD / hour
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Education
Bachelor’s degree
Experience
7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Senior Accountant (Contract) We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity. This role will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes, and providing financial insights to leadership. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Review and reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and loan activity.
  • Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reporting, ensuring timely and accurate records.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for leadership.
  • Partner with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial partners as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
  • Provide financial analysis and actionable insights to support business decisions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
  • Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working with multiple entities, intercompany transactions, payroll, and budgeting is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
More about this job

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Month-end close
  • General ledger
  • Financial statements
  • Account reconciliation
  • Manage accounts
  • Accounts receivable
  • Cash handling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Payroll
  • Reporting
  • Leadership
  • Accounting department processes
  • Financial analysis
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budget management
  • Communication skills

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