Description Robert Half is actively looking for an accomplished Senior Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opportunity is located in the Dallas, Texas area and will offer a great you a great professional experience along with attractive compensation. The ideal Senior Accountant will be someone seeking to succeed in a challenging environment and who has demonstrated success doing so before. Apply today!Major responsibilities
Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Ready monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Work with internal and external auditors to coordinate quarterly reviews and testing
Achieve compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners
An endless desire to improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Other projects as necessary
Formulate Balance Sheet account reconciliations Requirements - 5+ years of overall general accounting experience
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Strong organization skills
Financial reporting systems proficiency is a plus
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Proven ability to work and communication well with manager-level associates
SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Comprehension of PeopleSoft
Well-founded grasp of Coding Audits
General Ledger System experience preferred
General ledger experience
Practical knowledge of Excel Formulas
Accounts Payable (AP) experience required
General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Full Cycle Accounting experience desired
Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft
Skills in Year-end Close
Earlier work involving Big 4 Accounting Firm
Previous experience working with year end closings
Quality experience with Financial Statement
Experience with 3 Way Matching
Good understanding of month end closings
Wide ranging experience with financial statement preparation
Hands-on experience with Oracle
Proven knowledge of Conducts Audits
Skilled with ERP systems
Corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems experience a plus
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) .
