Senior Accountant

Robert Half • Palm Beach Gardens, FL • 10h ago

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial records, with a strong focus on managing the Profit & Loss (P& L) statement, Balance Sheet, and month-end close activities. This role provides critical financial analysis, supports leadership with forecasting and budgeting, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of the P& L statement and Balance Sheet on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Perform detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to management.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and adjustments.

Ensure proper classification and accuracy of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.

Assist with preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

General Ledger Management

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

Conduct periodic audits of internal processes to strengthen accounting controls.

Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting processes.

Partner with department leaders to track spending and identify financial trends.

Provide insights into operational performance and recommend improvements.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.

Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with operations, finance, and leadership teams to provide financial support.

Communicate financial results and insights in a clear and actionable manner.

Requirements

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

4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong experience managing P& L and Balance Sheet oversight.

Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.

Proficiency with accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookup, complex formulas).

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

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.

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