Description If you have accounting experience and want to work with a well-respected Automotive firm, Robert Half has an opening for a Senior Accountant. Key parts of the role include preparing and consolidating financial statements, analyzing and reconciling accounts, analyzing cash flow, creating budgets and forecasts, preparing audits, and managing internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for working in fast-paced environments are musts. This Senior Accountant role is with a company in the Automotive field and is located in Clanton, Alabama. This position comes with solid compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities.Major responsibilities
Delegate resources to Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Complete monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables that includes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in the compensation area in compliance with GAAP
Engage in various department-wide initiatives
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Successfully collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, controls and provide support on special requests when necessary
Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Present analysis on financial results such as trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.
Produce monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management purposes Requirements - Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Previous experience working with SAP
Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR)
Good understanding of general ledger
ADP - Payroll experience desired
Journal entries experience highly preferred
Earlier work involving Month-end Journal Entries
General familiarity with SOX
Knowledge of bi-Monthly Payroll
Strong familiarity with Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Demonstrated knowledge of Profit and loss
Foundational knowledge in fixed assets
Adeptness in Accounts Payable (AP)
Background working with Ledger Journal Entries
Practical knowledge of SOX
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Skilled at time management
Experience with ERP systems
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
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) .