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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half Careers
Saint Andrews, SC (In Person)
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a health pharm/biotech organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure the integrity of daily accounting processes. The role will play a key part in sustaining reliable reporting through disciplined reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and general ledger oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately and on time.
- Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the accuracy of financial data.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in line with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate unusual items, and clear outstanding issues promptly.
- Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to confirm cash activity and ensure alignment between internal records and bank statements.
- Use NetSuite to manage accounting transactions, review financial information, and support consistent system-based recordkeeping.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial details, answer accounting questions, and support ongoing reporting needs.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of core accounting functions.
- Hands-on expertise with month-end close processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial record maintenance.
- Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies with accuracy and urgency.
- Experience using NetSuite in an accounting environment.
- High attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and meet recurring deadlines.
- Strong analytical and communication skills for collaborating across teams and explaining financial issues clearly.