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Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Olympia, WA • 10h ago

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the organization's accounting and financial reporting processes while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. This position requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving abilities, be proactive in identifying process improvements, and possess the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the preparation and posting of journal entries for month-end and year-end close processes.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) in compliance with GAAP or other relevant accounting standards.

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders.

Perform complex account reconciliations and analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data for budget and forecasting purposes.

Assist in the preparation of tax filings and support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Mentor and guide junior accountants, providing training and support as needed.

Assist with the implementation of new accounting systems or process improvements.

Stay current on changes to accounting regulations and tax laws and ensure compliance.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the organization's accounting and financial reporting processes while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. This position requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving abilities, be proactive in identifying process improvements, and possess the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the preparation and posting of journal entries for month-end and year-end close processes.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) in compliance with GAAP or other relevant accounting standards.

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders.

Perform complex account reconciliations and analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data for budget and forecasting purposes.

Assist in the preparation of tax filings and support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations.

Support the finance team with ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Mentor and guide junior accountants, providing training and support as needed.

Assist with the implementation of new accounting systems or process improvements.

Stay current on changes to accounting regulations and tax laws and ensure compliance.

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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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