Sr. Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves a variety of accounting responsibilities such as balance sheet reconciliations, ledger entries, and financial reporting. The Sr. Accountant will work independently and collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

• Analyze current accounting processes and recommend changes for improvement
• Research and interpret data to answer accounting queries
• Perform monthly and yearly closing tasks, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
• Prepare month-end branch financial packages and collaborate with branch management to review and present performance to the executive team
• Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger Accountant teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Participate in year-end financial statement audit preparations and field work
• Review, update and document accounting and control procedures
• Maintain technical job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Develop and implement accounting procedures based on analysis of current processes
• Ensure timely and accurate information by maintaining documentation standards.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• Strong experience in general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Demonstrable ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Experience with bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ability to perform in-depth account reconciliations
• Proven ability to prepare and post journal entries
• Proficient in preparing statutory accounts
• A professional certification such as CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.
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