Description Robert Half currently has a long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic, innovative team in the Financial Services industry. 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 New York, 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!Key responsibilities
Analyze financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Put together monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Operate with business partners to create compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests
Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Implement monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP Requirements - Comprehensive knowledge of journal entries
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
This position is suitable for candidates that are proficient in financial reporting systems
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Highly organized and self-motivated
The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to work well with functional department managers
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems experience a plus
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
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) .