Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Silver Spring, MD · 2 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can manage core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and support a timely month-end close.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, and general ledger transactions.
- Examine financial transactions to confirm proper account coding, dimensional accuracy, supporting records, and required approvals.
- Complete and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, researching and clearing outstanding items promptly.
- Prepare, validate, and record journal entries while supporting critical tasks tied to the monthly close cycle.
- Analyze general ledger activity to identify unusual balances, posting issues, or unexpected variances and take corrective action.
- Track payable and receivable activity to help ensure accurate processing and timely completion of transactions.
- Reconcile financial data across Salesforce, Sage Intacct, bank statements, and backup documentation to maintain consistency.
- Assist with revenue and contribution reconciliations, month-end schedules, audit support, account clean-up efforts, and other finance projects as needed.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to finance team members and independently resolve accounting issues, escalating complex matters when appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a finance environment.
- Strong hands-on experience using Sage Intacct is required.
- Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation.
- Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader finance team.
Schedule
- Hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one day remote.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan.
- Access to free online training.