Description If you're an experienced Senior Accountant with an eye for accuracy, Robert Half currently has a long-term contract / temporary opportunity for you to check out. Operating as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the Bethesda, Maryland area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. The ideal Senior Accountant will be someone seeking to succeed in a challenging environment and who has demonstrated success doing so before. Apply today!How you will make an impact- Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)- Manage monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP- Bring a daily dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments- Assemble monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting- Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners- Work with internal and external auditors to coordinate quarterly reviews and testing- Ad-hoc projects as required- Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations Requirements - Knowledgeable of ERP systems- Self-starter and strong ethical standards- Solid understanding of navigating basic office equipment and protocols- Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills- We are searching for candidates that are proficient in financial reporting- BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired- A strong track record of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with functional department managers- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment- Highly capable of analyzing financial data and quickly creating accurate reports- SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus- Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required- Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills- Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. (C) 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .