Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • New York, NY • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a consumer products organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and ensuring core accounting processes run smoothly in a fast-paced, lean team environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, advanced Excel capability, and the confidence to manage priorities independently.

Responsibilities:

Manage daily accounting activities across payables support, general ledger maintenance, and related operational tasks.

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

Perform bank reconciliations and review balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Support month-end close by completing reconciliations, analyzing account activity, and meeting reporting deadlines.

Compile audit support materials and maintain organized documentation for internal and external review.

Assist with broader accounting workflows to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and consistency across financial processes.

Work independently within a lean team structure while coordinating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders as needed. Requirements - Proven experience in senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activity.

Strong background in preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and handling bank reconciliations.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and financial analysis.

Experience using accounting systems, with familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.

Ability to operate with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a streamlined team environment.

Prior experience in consumer packaged goods or the broader consumer products sector is a plus.

Solid understanding of accounting controls, documentation standards, and audit support practices.

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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