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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Waltham, Massachusetts
Description There's a career-building position for a Senior Accountant at Robert Half, specifically a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the Waltham, Massachusetts area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. We are need of a Senior Accountant with proven analytical skills and enjoys the thrill of working in a fast-paced environment. Submit your application today!
What you get to do every day
Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Organize quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Prepare reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts
Other projects as required
Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Function with business partners to ensure compliance with procedures and controls, corporate accounting policies, and provide support on special requests Requirements - Vow to meet business deadlines
Corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems experience a plus
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
Prepare Journal Entries experience highly desired
Audit Requests experience
Audit scheduling experience
Comprehensive knowledge of auditing
Demonstrated knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning
General familiarity with Excel Formulas
Command of Audit Activities
Adeptness in general ledger
Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are highly desired
Skilled in financial reporting
SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
Demonstrated skills in interacting effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional managers
Highly organized, attentive, has a sense of urgency, flexible and able to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Proficient at analyzing financial data and promptly creating accurate reports
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
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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