Sr. Accountant

Robert Half - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Las Vegas, NV

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in the accounting department of a manufacturing client in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position involves a variety of accounting responsibilities, including month-end close activities, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with different departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data and support various business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries and accruals
• Handle account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, such as cash, receivables, payables, and fixed assets
• Review financial data to ensure the accuracy of information for financial reporting purposes
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Assist in the preparation of variance analysis to explain differences between actuals and budget/forecast
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies in financial reporting
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in account reconciliations
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in accounting policies
• Participate in special projects such as system implementations, process improvements, account clean-ups, and mergers or acquisitions
• Provide insights and analysis to management on financial results and trends

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Must have experience with Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations
• Familiarity with General Ledger management and Journal Entries preparation is required
• Should be able to handle Month End Close procedures
• Experience with Accruals and Fixed Assets management is necessary
• Must be capable of Financial Statement Preparation
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting principles is required
• Familiarity with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is a must.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan