Senior Accountant

DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, driving month‐end close activities, and supporting strategic decision‐making through detailed analysis. This role performs complex reconciliations, prepares financial statements, ensures compliance with GAAP, and collaborates with cross‐functional teams to strengthen internal controls. Responsibilities include journal entries, variance analysis, audit support, and assisting with process improvements that streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy. The Senior Accountant often serves as a subject matter expert across the accounting team and helps mentor junior staff.Key Responsibilities+ Lead month‐end and year‐end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations+ Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with GAAP+ Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis+ Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts+ Support external and internal audits with required schedules and documentation+ Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling+ Review work of Staff Accountants and provide guidance or training+ Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy+ Manage fixed assets, accruals, prepaid schedules, and other key accounting areas+ Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policiesRequirementsRequirementsEducation & Experience+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required+ 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience+ CPA or CPA‐track preferredTechnical Skills+ Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)+ Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)+ Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices+ Experience with financial reporting and month‐end close cyclesRobert 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.Robert 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All 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.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .