Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Tonawanda, NY • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our team in Tonawanda, New York. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, contributing to forecasting activities, and assisting with period-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to financial accuracy, internal controls, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

Track and review cash flow activity to help ensure timely and accurate reporting across the business unit.

Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by preparing supporting analysis and identifying key financial trends.

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing reconciliations and helping maintain accurate accounting records.

Prepare daily and weekly journal entries and verify that transactions are recorded properly in the general ledger.

Support the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial reports, highlighting variances and notable performance drivers.

Help uphold strong accounting standards, internal policies, and site-level compliance expectations in day-to-day work.

Maintain and refine internal control documentation, including narratives and related support materials, to strengthen risk awareness and asset protection.

Provide timely support during the annual audit by organizing requested schedules, documentation, and other financial information.

Analyze financial results to identify discrepancies, uncover improvement opportunities, and resolve issues with urgency and accuracy. Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience in a role involving general ledger activity and financial reporting.

Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations and the ability to investigate and resolve variances.

Solid understanding of internal controls, confidentiality standards, and sound accounting practices.

Ability to interpret financial data, recognize trends, and communicate findings clearly.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities.

Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for analysis, reporting, and documentation.

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.

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