Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Columbia, SC · 2 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger activities for several business sites, including preparing journal entries and helping drive an efficient monthly close process.
- Complete timely reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough review and follow-up.
- Review and align intercompany balances with affiliated divisions to ensure accurate financial reporting across entities.
- Investigate and explain intercompany transactions and charge activity when analysis is needed by leadership or partner teams.
- Assemble quarterly and annual reporting deliverables required for corporate reporting and financial consolidation.
- Maintain ledger data within the organization’s consolidation platform and ensure information is updated accurately.
- Contribute to a workplace culture centered on safety, respect, and high standards of performance in daily activities.
- Partner with cross-functional colleagues to improve accounting accuracy, consistency, and overall process effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in Business with a concentration in Accounting.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, manufacturing, or a publicly traded company environment.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and preparation of journal entries.
- Strong background in account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliation work.
- Familiarity with financial systems and consolidation tools used for reporting and ledger management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
- CPA certification, CMA designation, or meaningful progress toward one of these credentials is preferred.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to collaboration, accountability, and workplace safety.