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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half
Gaithersburg, MD (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a Contract assignment based on-site in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This role will support core accounting operations by managing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and assisting with audit-related follow-up in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, and the ability to work accurately across month-end activities and general ledger processes.
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and alignment with accounting policies.
- Assist in addressing audit observations by researching discrepancies, compiling evidence, and helping implement corrective actions.
- Support month-end close activities by reviewing ledger balances, resolving variances, and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Analyze financial data and create meaningful reporting insights using Power BI and Excel.
- Maintain accuracy within the general ledger and investigate unusual transactions or account fluctuations.
- Work on-site with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, clarify accounting issues, and support day-to-day finance operations.
- Utilize enterprise accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to process and review financial information.