Sr. Accountant

Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Accountant to support a large financial services firm on a 4-month remote project. This opportunity is suited for someone who will bring deep experience in financial services/wealth management accounting and can step into a high-volume environment and contribute quickly across revenue accounting, reconciliations, and analytical review. The role calls for strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate complex account activity while partnering effectively with finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage revenue accrual activities by preparing entries, reviewing supporting details, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Examine high-volume commission data to identify trends, validate results, and support accounting conclusions tied to revenue activity.
• Complete thorough balance sheet reconciliations, maintain clear account support, and address discrepancies before reporting deadlines.
• Perform variance and flux analysis to explain period-over-period movement and highlight unusual account activity for further review.
• Investigate revenue suspense items, research underlying causes, and drive resolution of outstanding issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Review aged balances, determine root causes of unresolved items, and recommend corrective actions to improve account accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, supporting general ledger activity, and contributing to core accounting operations.
• Work closely with finance and operations partners to resolve reporting differences and strengthen the accuracy of financial information.