Robert Half - Dallas, TX
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Dallas, TX
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Accountant: III (Senior) position at Robert Half involves complex accounting functions and stakeholder engagement within a hybrid workplace. This short-term contract role requires expertise in financial reporting, reconciliation, and the use of digital tools for data analysis, aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.
Responsibilities
- Accurately process monthly accounting entries and maintain relevant documentation to support the monthly close cadence.
- Use Excel and advanced analytical skills to accurately complete monthly general ledger reconciliations.
- Proactively research and resolve discrepancies to improve the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team.
- Adjust and/or enhance current accounting reporting processes to improve efficiency through automation.
- Provide robust variance and composition analysis related to financial statement captions.
- Prepare detailed schedules for internal and external reporting needs, including regulatory or management reporting.
- Utilize digital tools such as Excel Access for data mining to analyze and interpret data.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders and team members
- Proven ability in documentation and reporting for transparency and record-keeping
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data processing and analysis
- Strong research skills to help in making informed financial decisions
- Ability to perform in-depth reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
- Extensive knowledge of the general ledger and its functions
- Proficiency in preparing and understanding financial statements
- Digital literacy to leverage various financial and accounting software
- Experience with journal entries for maintaining financial records
- Ability to work onsite and coordinate with various departments
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a must
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data and trends
- Experience in external reporting to meet regulatory requirements
- Ability to resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly
- Experience in management reporting for effective decision-making
- Language interpretation skills for working with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to handle monthly close activities efficiently
- Experience in data mining for extracting valuable financial insights
- Composition skills for creating clear and concise financial reports
- Comprehensive understanding of various accounting functions
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement for collaborative decision-making
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
