Sr. Accountant

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Description A growing and dynamic retail company in the East Hartford area is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is motivated to learn and grow in a professional environment that values a work / life balance. This full-time position comes with a strong compensation and benefits package, as well as the chance of growth.Responsibilities include: - Balances sheet reconciliations and runs financial reports. - Prepares analysis to ensure the accurate recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP. - Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. - Drive an efficient fiscal close including identification and implementation of process improvements - Preparation of properly supported journal entries and account reconciliations - Ownership of department P& L results. - External audit support - Data and results analysis - Ad-hoc projects as requiredTo be considered for this opportunity you must have the following: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of month end close experience and strong Excel skills. A CPA is preferred or CPA candidate in the process of obtaining the designation. Base salary range of $80-90k DOE + bonus potential. If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Chelsea Halon at chelsea.halon@roberthalf com. For quicker consideration please email directly to Chelsea.halon@roberthalf com vs "applying". All inquiries are confidential. Please note: at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission. chelsea.halon@roberthalf com Requirements - Exceptional time management skills preferred- BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred- Strong communication and social skills- Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued- Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines- Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment- GAAP Accounting experience- Financial statement preparation experience highly desired- Solid understanding of month end closings- Journal Entry Preparation experience- Monthly Journal Entries experience preferred- Well-founded grasp of compliance- Proven knowledge of internal audit- 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement- Knowledgeable of ERP systemsRobert 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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. - 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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