Description Robert Half is looking for a talented Senior Accountant for a short-term contract / temporary opportunity. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the New London, Connecticut area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. We are looking for a Senior Accountant who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support the continued success of the firm. Apply today!

　　Key responsibilities

　　Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process

　　Prepare reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts

　　Operate with business partners to create compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests

　　Participate in various department-wide initiatives

　　Create analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)

　　Carry out monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP

　　Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors

　　Complete other projects as required

　　Arrange monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting Requirements - Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required

　　Experience in SOX control execution/documentation

　　BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred

　　Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner

　　Experience with ERP systems

　　Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

　　Skills in financial reporting is crucial to this role

　　Account Balance experience preferred

　　Month end closings experience

　　Account reconciliation experience

　　Proficiency in account analysis

　　Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Excel

　　Proven knowledge of Monthly Reporting

　　Knowledge of month end closings

　　5+ years of overall general accounting experience

　　Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with functional department managers

　　Strong time management and organizational skills

　　Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines

　　Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

　　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.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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