Sr. AccountantRobert Half

Description We are looking for an accomplished Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Belleville, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will provide high-level accounting support across general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions while helping maintain accurate financial operations in a dynamic environment. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, analyze complex transactions, and deliver timely insight across multiple accounting areas.

Responsibilities:

Record and review journal entries, accruals, account reclassifications, and other adjusting entries to ensure accurate financial records.

Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and subledger balances while identifying and resolving unusual variances.

Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules and keeping deadlines on track.

Develop financial and operational reports and perform targeted analysis to support accounting decisions and business needs.

Investigate historical accounting activity, trace discrepancies across records, and recommend practical resolutions.

Partner with teams handling customer accounts to resolve payment differences, aging items, unapplied cash, and balance questions.

Support vendor account analysis by reviewing invoices, payments, accruals, and exceptions such as duplicate or unmatched transactions.

Assist with validating accounting data and researching issues tied to activity across legacy and enterprise systems.

Help document accounting workflows, reconciliation practices, and internal control procedures to strengthen consistency and accuracy. Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.

At least 7 years of progressive experience spanning general accounting and, ideally, exposure to both accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Strong command of general ledger activity, month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

Proven ability to research complex transactions, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies across multiple data sources.

Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and financial analysis tools.

Prior involvement in an ERP implementation, data conversion, or large system environment is strongly preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or another enterprise-scale ERP platform is highly desirable.

Ability to manage priorities independently, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting.

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