Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, reliable reporting for our client's team. This role is well suited for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage reconciliations, contribute to close activities, and strengthen financial processes in a project-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings sound accounting knowledge, strong analytical ability, and a practical approach to improving efficiency and control.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and evaluate financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules to confirm accuracy and completeness across accounting activities.

• Reconcile complex balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding issues within established timelines.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing by preparing journal entries, reviewing ledger activity, and analyzing fluctuations in financial results.

• Monitor project-related costs and assist with job cost reporting to help ensure expenses are recorded correctly and profitability is clearly understood.

• Work closely with operational stakeholders to validate financial data tied to projects and support informed business decisions.

• Strengthen accounting workflows by documenting procedures, refining controls, and recommending more efficient ways to manage recurring tasks.

• Assist with audit preparation and compliance reporting by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting required documentation.

• Partner with finance leadership on ad hoc analysis, special assignments, and reporting improvements, including opportunities for automation.

For immediate consideration please apply and/or contact Steve Fields directly at 919-787-8226

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience.

• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Experience reviewing and resolving complex reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with job cost accounting principles and project cost tracking is a plus.

• Ability to create, improve, and maintain accounting processes and internal controls.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard accounting systems.

• Effective communication, sound judgment, and strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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