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The position is well suited for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining a strong control environment.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nGuide and support general ledger team members and senior accounting staff, fostering development in technical accounting and day-to-day performance.\nExamine, authorize, and record journal entries, while independently handling more advanced accounting entries when needed.\nOversee cash activity and help track liquidity needs to support ongoing financial operations.\nDirect the completion of balance sheet reconciliations and confirm that supporting schedules are accurate, thorough, and timely.\nEnforce compliance with U.S. accounting standards, internal policies, and parent-company financial reporting expectations.\nReview account balances, identify unusual fluctuations, research discrepancies, and drive issue resolution.\nManage the chart of accounts and contribute to improvements in account design and structure.\nCreate, refine, and maintain accounting procedures and standard operating documentation to support consistency and compliance.\nAssist in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including financial analysis and variance commentary for leadership and key stakeholders.\nCollaborate with cross-functional partners to strengthen controls, streamline accounting workflows, and improve operational efficiency.\n10+ years of experience in accounting, controllership, or a closely related finance leadership role.\nCPA highly desirable\nDemonstrated knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry review, reconciliations, and financial reporting.\nStrong understanding of internal controls, policy compliance, and regulatory or corporate reporting standards.\nExperience leading, mentoring, or supervising accounting professionals in a deadline-driven environment.\nAbility to analyze financial activity, investigate variances, and resolve accounting issues with accuracy and sound judgment.\nProficiency in developing or maintaining accounting procedures, documentation, and process standards.\nStrong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.\nRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.\n\nRobert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.\n\nAll applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.\n\n© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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