Senior Accountant

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a contract assignment based in Minden, Nevada. This role will oversee key accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting in a complex public-sector environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage close activities, reconciliations, and compliance obligations with precision. This role has potential to be contract to permanent for the right candidate!

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records remain accurate and complete.

• Manage the general ledger by reviewing entries, maintaining account accuracy, and resolving discrepancies across financial statements.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for senior leadership and governing stakeholders.

• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank, investment, and balance sheet accounts, following up promptly on outstanding items.

• Establish, document, and monitor internal control practices to support compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and audit standards.

• Oversee accounting support for grants and special revenue funds, including budget monitoring, reporting, and audit preparation.

• Provide oversight of accounts payable, payroll-related reconciliations, and benefits-related financial reporting to ensure proper recording and compliance.

• Assist with budget development, long-range forecasting, and financial analysis related to staffing, compensation, and operational trends.

• Create financial dashboards, performance metrics, and budget-to-actual reporting to support strategic decision-making.

• Recommend process improvements, update accounting procedures, and help address audit findings through effective corrective actions.

If interested please apply today, for immediate consideration call Keisha White at 775-828-0969

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading month-end close processes, including journal entry review, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, account analysis, and bank reconciliation practices.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards, GAAP compliance, and regulated financial reporting environments.
• Experience developing or evaluating internal controls, financial procedures, and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to manage grant-related accounting, compliance tracking, and audit support responsibilities.
• Background overseeing or partnering with accounts payable, payroll, and benefits accounting functions.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present clear financial insights to leadership.
• Experience using Tyler Technologies Munis or a similar public-sector financial system is preferred.

Compensation

$40.00-$50.00 Hourly

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