Sr. Accountant

Description Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team as a Full-Time Project Consultant. Enjoy work/life balance, variety, the stability of a Fortune 500 company and none of the routine stress. Our consultants are full-time, salaried employees with Fortune Company-level benefits, vacation time, holidays and are not required to travel. Please note- though this role can be hybrid, we only are considering applicants local to Northern NJ. Working as a Project Consultant you will be deployed locally or work remotely, assisting with a project suited to your expertise and experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves, work side-by-side with client leadership to drive results, add value and provide solutions. Our consulting practice continues to grow and we provide experienced, hands on accounting professionals with expertise in General Accounting, FP& A, and System Implementations. Responsibilities: Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP. Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. Conduct bank account reconciliation regularly for financial transparency. Utilize SAP, NetSuite, and Dynamics GP software for various accounting tasks. Conduct financial analysis to provide detailed financial information. Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary. Maintain accurate customer credit records and process customer credit applications efficiently. Work with team members to develop and implement accounting procedures. Provide support to other team members and departments as needed in financial matters.The benefits of consulting with a global leader: STABILITY: No need to worry about your role and compensation as we pay Bench Time when youare in-between deployments. VARIETY and CAREER EXPANSION: You’ll have the opportunity to work for a variety ofcompanies and industries as well as expand your network working side-by-sidewith financial leaders of all walks of life. CAREERPARTNER: You’ll be partnered with a Career Manager who will understand yourbackground, match you with client engagements and provide ongoing feedback andcommunication. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Market-competitive salary, Fortune-level benefit plan, paid forall hours worked and guaranteed salary.Please apply here or contact me via email: gillian.klypka@roberthalf to learn more.Requirements Proficient in month-end close procedures Experience with preparing and posting journal entries Proficient in account reconciliation and bank account reconciliation Familiarity with SAP, NetSuite, and Dynamics GP software Strong financial analysis skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Detail-oriented and highly organized Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Professional Certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) is a plus Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications Experience in preparing financial reports and statements Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .