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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in NEW YORK, New York
Description Robert Half is currently looking for an efficient Senior Accountant with an eye for accuracy to be a part of a terrific short-term contract / contract / contract / temporary opportunity. 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 position offers you great experience and a strong compensation and benefits package and is based in the New York, New York area. 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!
Responsibilities
Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Coordinate quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Build analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Function with business partners to ensure compliance with procedures and controls, corporate accounting policies, and provide support on special requests
Other projects as necessary
Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner
Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
If you are proficient with financial reporting systems, you could be a good fit for this position
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
Strong organization skills with a sense of urgency and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Demonstrated skills in interacting effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional managers
Practical knowledge of W2
QuickBooks experience required
General familiarity with Construction Accounting
Accounts Payable (AP) experience highly desired
Adeptness in Accounts Receivable (AR)
Strong familiarity with Daily Cash Flow
QuickBooks Pro experience desired
Form 1099 experience highly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of AIA Billing
Background working with Microsoft Excel
Foundational knowledge in check processing
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