Senior Accountant Job at Robert Half (Tarrytown)

Senior Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Tarrytown

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract-to-Permanent assignment fully on-site in Tarrytown, New York. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and assisting with reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation in a fully on-site environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities with limited supervision.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee daily accounting activities by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are coded and posted correctly across departments and cost centers
Support payment and payroll-related processes by reviewing funding needs, coordinating account activity, and communicating relevant time-report updates to internal stakeholders
Manage bank account activity through cash receipt recording, deposit preparation, fund transfers, federal drawdowns, and timely account reconciliation
Execute general ledger responsibilities, including preparing recurring and month-end journal entries, reviewing trial balance activity, and maintaining supporting documentation
Perform account analysis and prepare schedules for audits, financial reviews, and month-end close, including intercompany reconciliations and other balance sheet support
Maintain fixed asset records by tracking capital purchases and updating depreciation and amortization schedules in the fixed asset subledger
Assist with investment and endowment accounting by recording activity from broker statements, maintaining subledger files, and preparing accrual entries
Provide grant accounting support by processing receipts, posting accruals, preparing reimbursement documentation, and reviewing transactions against grant budgets
Contribute to financial reporting by researching budget variances, preparing cash reports, and assisting with additional accounting and analysis projects as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, preferably a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
At least 3 years of accounting experience in a senior-level or progressive accounting role
Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation
Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and cash activity reporting with accuracy
Experience supporting accounts payable, payroll-related accounting coordination, and cost center review
Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, audit preparation, and account analysis
Background in grant accounting, including accruals, reimbursements, and budget-related transaction review
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage competing priorities

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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