Description The Education company Robert Half currently has short-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant who enjoys taking on new challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the Brooklyn, New York area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. We are looking for a Senior Accountant who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support the continued success of the firm. Apply today!Your responsibilities
Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Prepare reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
An endless desire to improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Create analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Work with internal and external auditors to coordinate quarterly reviews and testing
Operate with business partners to create compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests
Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Other projects as necessary Requirements - Possess strong organizational and follow-up skills
Experience with ERP systems
Accounting Functions experience
Financial reporting systems proficiency is a plus
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired
Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Experience in SOX control execution/documentation
Proven ability to work and communication well with manager-level associates
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Ability to meet deadlines
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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
