Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a dynamic financial services company. This role is responsible for strengthening financial accuracy, maintaining reliable reporting, and helping ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to guide accounting activities in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support entry-level accounting staff by providing day-to-day direction, reviewing completed work, and promoting high-quality output across the team.

• Create and evaluate journal entries while monitoring account activity to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in line with accounting policies.

• Prepare, review, and approve general ledger reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, and maintain clear documentation for all assigned accounts.

• Organize and preserve audit-ready support for accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting activities.

• Help shape and document accounting workflows, reporting procedures, and internal controls for assigned accounts and related sub-ledger processes.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and update procedures as business needs, reporting requirements, and policy expectations evolve.

• Produce detailed financial analyses, including variance reporting and explanations tied to budget, forecast, and general ledger activity.

• Deliver assigned management, financial, and regulatory reports accurately and on schedule, ensuring complete and reliable data capture.

• Maintain accounting tools and supporting data environments, including spreadsheets and databases, and assist with testing models or process enhancements.

• Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating requested materials, addressing inquiries, and supporting examination responses.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Field at 919-787-8226

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience.

• Strong background in month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and review.

• Hands-on experience managing general ledger activity and completing account reconciliations with accuracy.

• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies through resolution.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, explain variances, and support reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance expectations tied to financial reporting.

• Experience reviewing the work of others or providing mentorship within an accounting team.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, maintain documentation, and handle multiple priorities.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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