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Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for one of out client's in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring the integrity of balance sheet and profit and loss reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent spreadsheet skills, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial analysis.
Job Responsibility
Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing accounting entries, supporting schedules, and related financial reporting deliverables
Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and ensuring accounts are properly classified and supported
Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Oversee fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting, including tracking additions, retirements, depreciation, and account accuracy
Analyze profit and loss activity and balance sheet trends to identify unusual movements and support management reporting
Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation while ensuring compliance with internal accounting standards
Use Workday and Excel to organize financial data, improve reporting efficiency, and support ongoing accounting operations
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for month-end close activities
Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices
Experience performing bank reconciliations and reviewing balance sheet support for accuracy and completeness
Background in fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets and build useful financial schedules
Familiarity with Workday or similar enterprise financial systems
Solid understanding of financial statements, including profit and loss reporting and balance sheet analysis
Nice to have
CPA
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