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Senior Accountant – Contract

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Robert Half

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United States , Waterloo

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Job Description:

A growing organization in the Waterloo area is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract engagement to support core accounting functions, reporting, and month-end close. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financials and supporting ongoing accounting initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage and support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
  • Assist with financial statements and internal reporting
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
  • Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed
  • Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with AP/AR and other finance team members as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4+ years of general ledger or senior-level accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a contract environment

Nice to have:

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)

What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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