Senior Accountant
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Summary:
A Beacon Hill client is seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is responsible for overseeing general accounting functions, preparing accurate financial reports, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance leadership to ensure compliance with accounting standards, improve financial processes, and provide insight into organizational financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
* Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
* Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
* Analyze financial results and investigate variances between actuals and budgets.
* Assist in the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
* Support budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with finance leadership.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
* Assist with audit preparation, providing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Skills & Qualifications
* 3-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
* Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
* Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
* Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
* Experience with ERP systems (such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* CPA or CPA-track preferred.
* Experience working with large data sets, reporting tools, or financial systems implementations.
* Experience in audit support or internal controls.
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