Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Chatsworth, CA • 6h ago

Description

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to support our retail client in the Westlake Village area on a 3+ month onsite engagement. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company's SG& A and other expense accounting, with responsibilities spanning intercompany, lease, and expense-related accounting. This position is responsible for executing critical aspects of the month-end close process, maintaining key balance sheet reconciliations, and partnering with FP& A and Accounts Payable to ensure coding accuracy and alignment with financial goals. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Accounting, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams including FP& A, tax, and external auditors. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting acumen, attention to detail, and experience in a multi-entity, international environment.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end close activities for SG& A and other expense accounting, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities within scope.

Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts related to SG& A and other expense areas to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls appropriate for a private company.

Partner with FP& A and Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure accurate coding of expenses and invoices, aligning with budget/forecast assumptions, proper accounting treatment, and financial planning and reporting requirements.

Partner with FP& A to analyze SG& A trends and variances, providing meaningful insights to management for decision-making.

Ensure timely and accurate recording of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing entries, and related elimination journal entries in support of the consolidation process.

Provide supporting schedules and ensure intercompany and elimination entries are accurate and complete to assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Coordinate with external auditors for interim and year-end audit requirements, ensuring timely and accurate responses and documentation.

Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting systems.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support broader organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Experience with intercompany accounting and elimination processes in a multi-entity environment.

Familiarity with lease accounting (ASC 842) and equity-related journal entries.

Strong proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with account reconciliation tools such as Blackline is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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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