Sr. Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support a finance team in a contract capacity. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can manage complex financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and effective communication while supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities for assigned areas, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Provide accounting support and financial analysis, including trend review and account performance evaluation.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis to support an accurate and timely close.
• Complete cash reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and help maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Review selected transaction postings and reconciliation work prepared by other team members to confirm accuracy and adherence to established standards.
• Support internal control efforts through documentation, testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with audit-related activities.
• Participate in testing for system updates and process changes that affect accounting workflows.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and assist with special projects, team coverage, and other accounting-related assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close activities.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.

• Experience preparing bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and balance sheet support schedules.

• Ability to analyze income statements, apply sound financial judgment, and identify variances or unusual activity.

• Familiarity with revenue recognition principles, audit support, and Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.

• Proficiency in Excel and experience working across multiple financial data sources and reporting tools.

• Experience with large ERP systems in a corporate accounting environment.

• Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Compensation

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