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Robert Half
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).
$76,781 / year median in North Carolina
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a finance specialist who enjoys owning key accounting activities, strengthening month-end close, and supporting reliable financial reporting. The role offers the chance to contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts while partnering with stakeholders across the organization in a dynamic social services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage core general ledger activities, including preparing and recording journal entries that support timely and accurate financial close.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as cash, accruals, and prepaid expenses, resolving discrepancies and maintaining strong account integrity.
- Lead bank reconciliation work and review financial data to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze fluctuations in account activity, identify unusual variances, and communicate meaningful monthly trends to finance leadership.
- Contribute to month-end close execution by organizing schedules, validating supporting documentation, and helping meet reporting deadlines.
- Assist with the development of budgets and forecasts by compiling financial information and supporting planning discussions.
- Partner with internal teams to explain accounting information clearly and provide guidance to colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in accounting.
- Experience in accounting with demonstrated capability in general ledger work and month-end close activities.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and completing account and bank reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate issues, assess variances, and solve problems effectively.
- Well-developed organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency with core accounting processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and financial reporting support.