Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Raleigh, NC • 4h ago

Description

Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Sr. Accountant to join a client of ours in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee essential accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and support timely reporting in a regulated environment. This position is well suited for someone who combines strong general ledger knowledge with sound analytical thinking and a collaborative approach to meeting deadlines.

The company offers a Hybrid environment, strong benefits and compensation and promotion opportunites.

Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting team members, review completed work for accuracy, and encourage consistent quality across deliverables.

Prepare and assess journal entries, track account activity, and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with established accounting standards and internal policies.

Complete and approve general ledger reconciliations, resolve outstanding reconciling items, and maintain thorough supporting documentation for assigned accounts.

Assemble and retain organized, audit-ready records for entries, reconciliations, and recurring financial reporting activities.

Develop, refine, and document accounting procedures, reporting workflows, and internal controls related to assigned accounts and sub-ledger activity.

Recommend control improvements and procedural updates in response to changing business demands, reporting expectations, and policy requirements.

Perform financial analysis such as variance reviews and provide clear explanations connected to budget results, forecasts, and general ledger trends.

Prepare management, financial, and regulatory reports with a high level of accuracy while ensuring deadlines and data integrity standards are met.

Maintain accounting spreadsheets, databases, and related support tools, and contribute to testing for reporting models or process enhancements.

Work closely with internal and external auditors by organizing requested documentation, responding to questions, and assisting with examination support.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience, with substantial exposure to senior-level general ledger responsibilities.

Demonstrated expertise in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation processes.

Ability to analyze financial results, investigate discrepancies, and produce clear documentation to support conclusions.

Experience preparing reports in a regulated or highly controlled business environment, preferably within banking or financial services.

Proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and data tools used to support reporting accuracy and process efficiency.

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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