Sr. Accountant

at Robert Half in Scarborough, Maine, United States

Job Description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Scarborough, Maine. In this role, you will manage essential accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end reporting, and account reconciliations, while contributing to financial planning and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a high degree of professionalism, strong technical skills, and a commitment to process improvement within a dynamic international business environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee revenue accounting and ensure accurate reporting.

- Process and manage customer invoices, including running activities.

- Review, code, and process accounts payable transactions, including preparing wire transfers and distributing checks.

- Post journal entries and analyze transactions to ensure proper classification and compliance.

- Act as the liaison for corporate headquarters reporting, ensuring financial packages meet global standards and deadlines.

- Administer travel and expense reimbursements using Expensify, ensuring adherence to company policies.

- Serve as the back-up for critical tasks such as close management, payroll, and sales tax processing during peak times or staff absences.

- Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, budgeting initiatives, and insightful financial results reporting.

- Conduct variance analysis on monthly financial performance to assist in strategic decision-making.

- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

- Proven experience in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entries.

- Strong skills in account and bank reconciliations.

- Familiarity with manufacturing accounting principles and financial modeling.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including vlookup, pivot tables, and filters.

- Experience working with NetSuite and Salesforce is preferred.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a global business environment.

- Ability to work with confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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