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Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,891 / year median in Michigan
-0% projected decline
Job Description
This is a unique opportunity for accounting professionals who enjoy variety, solving problems, and making an immediate impact while still having the stability of full-time employment.
What is a Full-Time Engagement Professional?
Full-Time Engagement Professionals are permanent Robert Half employees who work with our clients on accounting and finance projects, interim needs, and special initiatives. You work with one client at a time and bring your expertise to organizations that need additional support, continuity, or specialized accounting knowledge.
Projects may include supporting companies during unexpected vacancies or leaves, month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, reconciliations, process improvement, system implementations, backlog cleanup, and other accounting initiatives.
What You'll DoAs a Senior Accountant, responsibilities will vary by engagement and may include:
- Month-end and year-end close
- General ledger accounting and journal entries
- Balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Accruals and account analysis
- Audit preparation and support
- Process documentation and improvement
- ERP or accounting system implementations and conversions
- Cleanup and special accounting projects
- Supporting Controllers and accounting leadership during periods of transition or increased workload