Senior Accountant
We are in the process of hiring a Senior Accountant for a successful financial services company, located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Senior Accountant will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including the preparation of financial reports and ensuring their accuracy, maintaining the general ledger, and communicating effectively with other units and management.
If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half position email your resume to Jim.Meade at Robert Half or connect and message me on LinkedIn.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Prepare monthly journal entries to accurately record accounting transactions and ensure that these entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry
• Conduct research and analysis of P& L budget to actual variances and analyze P& L trends
• Provide financial analysis and interpretation to senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and insights to facilitate cross-functional decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Address inquiries and provide explanations regarding financial matters to internal and external parties
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis
• Support the Accounting Manager in developing automated SOX controls, maintaining SOX compliance, and holding control owners accountable
• Assist with variable compensation calculations, accruals, plan design, and approval process
• Maintain and continuously develop understanding of the company's tech stack, data sources and flows
• Optimize the use of the software and tools the company has purchased to increase automation & efficiency
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations
• Extensive knowledge of General Ledger maintenance and Journal Entries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• Experience with Month End Close procedures
• Familiarity with NetSuite accounting software
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley regulations and compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and precision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half position email your resume to Jim.Meade at Robert Half or connect and message me on LinkedIn.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Prepare monthly journal entries to accurately record accounting transactions and ensure that these entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry
• Conduct research and analysis of P& L budget to actual variances and analyze P& L trends
• Provide financial analysis and interpretation to senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and insights to facilitate cross-functional decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Address inquiries and provide explanations regarding financial matters to internal and external parties
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis
• Support the Accounting Manager in developing automated SOX controls, maintaining SOX compliance, and holding control owners accountable
• Assist with variable compensation calculations, accruals, plan design, and approval process
• Maintain and continuously develop understanding of the company's tech stack, data sources and flows
• Optimize the use of the software and tools the company has purchased to increase automation & efficiency
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations
• Extensive knowledge of General Ledger maintenance and Journal Entries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• Experience with Month End Close procedures
• Familiarity with NetSuite accounting software
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley regulations and compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and precision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
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