Sr. Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Buffalo, NY Job Details $90,000 - $115,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Financial close processing Balance sheet Intercompany reconciliation Financial statement analysis Closing the books Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a healthcare organization in Buffalo, New York. This role is ideal for someone in finance who can manage complex close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support sound financial decision-making. The position offers an opportunity to contribute across core accounting operations, audit support, and process improvement while helping maintain a strong control environment.

Responsibilities:

Direct monthly and annual closing activities, ensuring journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations each month, investigate outstanding items, and drive timely correction of discrepancies. Analyze financial information and prepare supporting schedules that contribute to reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, recording adjustments when needed to keep accounts aligned across entities. Coordinate audit and review support by assembling requested documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to external auditor inquiries. Manage core accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, sub-ledger accuracy, and proper recording of cash-related transactions. Administer fixed asset accounting within Great Plains by maintaining records for acquisitions, retirements, and depreciation. Develop meaningful financial reports and analytical insights to support operational planning and leadership decision-making. Help refine accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, compliance, and overall efficiency. Provide guidance to interns or student workers and contribute to special assignments, financial analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives. At least 5 years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to month-end close activities. Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation. Experience preparing and reviewing bank or balance sheet reconciliations with a high level of accuracy. Ability to analyze financial results and produce clear, dependable reporting for management and auditors. Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation processes; experience with Great Plains is preferred. Understanding of accounts payable workflows and intercompany reconciliation practices. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a regulated, confidential healthcare environment. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .