Sr. AccountantRobert Half

Description Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6 10 month contract engagement to support a growing organization that is investing in the future of its accounting and shared services functions. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys not only executing core accounting responsibilities but also helping improve processes, strengthen controls, and build a scalable foundation for the future.

They are looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective and help establish best practices while partnering with a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules

Perform and review complex account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies

Serve as a key reviewer and quality-control resource for accounting transactions, reconciliations, and close processes

Generate, analyze, and distribute financial and operational reports for leadership

Assist in developing payroll accrual processes and related accounting procedures

Identify opportunities to improve reporting, reconciliations, and close efficiencies

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on accounting controls, process standardization, and operational effectiveness

Partner with leadership to help build a stronger accounting and shared services environment

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes

Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including:

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs

Data analysis and reporting

Ability to work independently and identify process improvement opportunities

Preferred

Oracle Fusion experience

Experience working in an S-Corporation environment

Familiarity with Salesforce CRM

Experience with reconciliation tools such as ARCS (Account Reconciliation Cloud Service) or Blackline

Exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI

Prior experience helping improve accounting operations or shared services processes

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half. Requirements At least 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in roles with substantial close and reporting ownership.

Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, and U.S. GAAP principles.

Proven experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, including bank and payroll-related reconciliations.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues and recommend practical solutions.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including the use of PivotTables, lookup formulas, and data analysis techniques.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and recognize opportunities for process improvement.

Experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred, along with exposure to S-Corporation accounting environments or Salesforce-related accounting processes.

Familiarity with reconciliation platforms such as Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service or BlackLine is a plus.

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