We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for healthcare communities in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate month-end close activities, financial reporting, and reconciliations in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to produce compliant financial information for internal and external reporting needs.

Responsibilities:

Manage monthly close activities by recording journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger balances for assigned communities. Reconcile ledger accounts and assemble supporting schedules that substantiate month-end financial results. Perform bank account reconciliations, investigate differences, and record adjusting entries when necessary. Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements on schedule while aligning reporting with applicable accounting standards. Analyze account activity to identify unusual fluctuations, resolve discrepancies, and address accounting issues promptly. Review expense coding before accounts payable posting to help ensure transactions are classified correctly. Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including variance analysis, labor and payroll reporting, compliance-related reporting, and capital spending summaries. Contribute financial data and analysis for annual budgeting activities across managed communities. Compile documentation required for cost reports, tax filing support, sales and use tax submissions, and annual external audits. Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes in an accounting environment. Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation. Hands-on experience performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Proficiency in bank reconciliation activities and related cash balancing tasks. Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules within established deadlines. Familiarity with budget-to-actual reporting, financial analysis, and variance investigation. Understanding of GAAP-based reporting practices and standard accounting controls. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .