Sr. Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the construction/contractor industry, based in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role primarily involves the management of general ledger, preparation of financial statements, and bank reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing detailed reports and insights.
• Conduct bank reconciliation tasks regularly to confirm the company’s records are consistent with bank statements.
• Utilize skills in journal entry preparation, posting, and adjustment to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage the financial close process monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare trial balance sheets and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure the accuracy of audited financial statements.
• Utilize knowledge of month-end and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements, identifying and explaining variances and trends.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in accounting and related areas.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role within the construction or contractor industry.
• Proficiency in posting and adjusting journal entries, journal entry preparation is required.
• Expertise in handling general ledger and preparing trial balance is necessary.
• Experience in analyzing and auditing financial statements is crucial.
• Must have a strong understanding of financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of annual close processes, financial close process, ledger close, and month end close is essential.
• Should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is necessary.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a plus.
• Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion is needed.

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• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, providing detailed reports and insights.
• Conduct bank reconciliation tasks regularly to confirm the company’s records are consistent with bank statements.
• Utilize skills in journal entry preparation, posting, and adjustment to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage the financial close process monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare trial balance sheets and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure the accuracy of audited financial statements.
• Utilize knowledge of month-end and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements, identifying and explaining variances and trends.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in accounting and related areas.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role within the construction or contractor industry.
• Proficiency in posting and adjusting journal entries, journal entry preparation is required.
• Expertise in handling general ledger and preparing trial balance is necessary.
• Experience in analyzing and auditing financial statements is crucial.
• Must have a strong understanding of financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of annual close processes, financial close process, ledger close, and month end close is essential.
• Should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is necessary.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a plus.
• Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion is needed