Public Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Public Senior Accountant to join a team on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and brings strong expertise in close activities, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to reporting accuracy, strengthen compliance practices, and help improve accounting operations through thoughtful process enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quarterly close support by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and analyzing balances to ensure accurate financial reporting

• Oversee accounting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and lease activity while maintaining supporting documentation

• Record and review journal entries within Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support general ledger accuracy and timely close completion

• Draft technical accounting documentation and position papers to support appropriate financial treatment and compliance considerations

• Contribute to the design, execution, and ongoing improvement of internal controls related to financial reporting

• Organize and maintain detailed workpapers for financial statement reviews, compliance testing, and audit readiness

• Assist in assembling supporting materials and schedules for quarterly and annual regulatory filings, including 10-Q and 10-K reporting

• Respond to external auditor requests by compiling documentation, coordinating support, and helping resolve follow-up items

• Perform variance reviews, ratio analysis, and ad hoc financial reporting while identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes

• Participate in special projects and provide broader accounting support as business needs evolve

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including strong exposure to public accounting environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end or quarter-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal controls, or audit-related documentation is strongly preferred
• Required familiarity with AI or generative AI tools in a job-related setting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including the use of PivotTables and complex financial analysis functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with close attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and FloQast is a plus

Compensation

$29.29-$33.91 Hourly

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