Senior Accountant

We’re looking for a senior staff accountant who will help develop, implement and/or maintain one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, assists with financial reporting and analysis, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions.

Our client, a payment solutions company, is seeking an Accountant for a 4 month contract role. This position is fully remote.   

We’re looking for a senior staff accountant who will help develop, implement and/or maintain one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial records while supporting month-end close activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, assists with financial reporting and analysis, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions. Success in this role contributes directly to accurate financial reporting and the overall financial performance of the organization.

Top Skills Required:

• General Ledger experience, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables required)
• Self-starter with strong motivation and ability to work independently

Position Overview

• Senior Accountant level (4+ years of experience preferred)
• Support multiple business divisions and GL accounts
• Assist with ongoing Great Plains to Oracle ERP conversion
• Perform account reconciliations, bank activity review, and contract billing support
• Oracle experience preferred but not required
• Looking for someone who can navigate new processes and provide accounting support during the transition

What you’ll own  

• Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures
• Prepare and enter daily and month end journal entries
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner to include performing detailed research and analysis of differences in the accounts
• Participation in monthly close process
• Assist with quarter and year-end audits as required
• Act as a liaison with other departments concerning accounting information and other assigned areas
• Involvement in special projects as needed
• Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily expectations
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible, customer focused and an agent of change
• Possess a positive attitude
• Escalate issues as appropriate

Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Detailed oriented and able to set priorities
• Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and Vlookups, MsWord
• Ability to manage deadlines and customer satisfaction
• Must be proactive, detailed and results oriented

 
It’s a bonus if you have

• Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
• Four plus years of experience in general ledger accounting

Pay Rate $53.17 - 55.17 per hour