Sr. Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

About the Opportunity

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support its corporate accounting and financial reporting functions. This position plays a key role in the monthly close process, general ledger maintenance, payroll-related accounting, financial reporting, budgeting support, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations in accordance with established close deadlines.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Analyze account activity and research variances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Record payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while partnering with internal teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and maintain accounting system data.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and company policies.
• Support internal controls and process improvement initiatives.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates.
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and prepare variance reports for management.
• Support departmental leaders by providing financial analysis and responding to reporting requests.

Additional Accounting Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting for affiliated entities and business units.
• Assist with cost allocations and shared expense calculations.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for various accounting transactions.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with payroll accounting, accruals, and related journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting external audits.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with fixed assets, cost allocations, and multi-entity accounting is a plus.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Professionalism, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Compensation

About Us

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