Senior Accountant

Robert Half • Bellingham, WA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a dynamic finance team in Washington. This long-term contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to reliable reporting. The role will work across multiple accounting functions, partnering with internal teams to strengthen processes, uphold compliance standards, and support ongoing financial operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead key month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Evaluate inventory balances by analyzing standard costs against actual results and investigating significant variances.

Support a strong control environment by helping develop, monitor, and improve accounting procedures and safeguards.

Prepare audit support materials and coordinate requested financial documentation for external audit activities.

Complete state and local tax-related filings, including property tax, business tax submissions, and license renewals, with attention to deadlines and accuracy.

Reconcile bank accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain dependable cash and general ledger records.

Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and updating accounting activity on a consistent basis.

Use ERP and expense management platforms to process accounting transactions, track financial information, and improve reporting efficiency.

Partner with operational and departmental stakeholders to explain accounting processes, improve cross-functional alignment, and identify opportunities for cost control and process improvement. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and their application in day-to-day financial operations.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems and related financial software tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, for analysis, reporting, and account support.

Background in inventory accounting, including cost analysis and valuation review.

Experience preparing tax-related filings and supporting external audit requests.

Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple 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.

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