Senior Accountant

Robert Half • Tinton Falls, NJ • 8h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization. This role is responsible for producing reliable financial reporting, supporting leadership with meaningful analysis, and helping maintain strong oversight across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to month-end close, a solid command of general ledger accounting, and the ability to communicate financial performance clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and coordinate recurring financial statements and management reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and materials needed for banking, regulatory, and board-related review.

Evaluate financial results by comparing forecasts, budgets, and actual performance, then identify trends and recommend ways to strengthen planning and decision-making.

Oversee daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, supporting ledgers, and reporting workflows to promote accuracy and consistency.

Review, organize, and submit financial data in a timely manner while ensuring reported results are complete, reliable, and aligned with established standards.

Deliver clear monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries of financial performance to leadership and other business stakeholders.

Partner with internal teams to provide practical financial insight and recommendations that support operational and business objectives.

Address questions and ad hoc requests from the Controller, senior leaders, and department managers related to results, reporting needs, and special projects.

Support key close activities by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records throughout the reporting cycle.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO

Requirements - Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role within a business environment that values attention to detail.

Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.

Proven ability to perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.

Experience preparing financial statements and management reports for leadership or external reporting needs.

Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, compare budget versus actual results, and highlight meaningful variances.

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

High attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and the capacity to manage multiple reporting deadlines effectively.

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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