Sr. Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our team in Marlboro, Massachusetts. This role focuses on supporting the month-end close process, preparing financial reporting packages, and performing analysis on trends, variances, and opportunities. The successful candidate will also be involved in creating workflow instructions/SOPs for new tasks and assisting with annual budget preparation.

• Support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages, including detailed analysis and commentary.
• Perform detailed analysis on financial trends, variances, and opportunities, identifying anomalies and researching issues as they arise.
• Assist in the creation of workflow instructions/SOPs for new tasks, particularly regarding the migration to S4 Hana.
• Contribute to annual budget preparation by providing detailed and accurate financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Utilize software tools such as SAP and Microsoft Excel to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform account reconciliation activities to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to enhance workflows and processes.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation is a key requirement for this role.
• Prior experience with journal entries is necessary for the successful execution of job duties.
• Experience with month-end close processes is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are required for the role.
• The role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective team collaboration.
• Candidates should have the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a similar role or industry is highly desirable.
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