Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a telecom services organization. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations. The role will focus on delivering reliable reconciliations, preparing journal activity, and helping ensure the integrity of the general ledger in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing financial entries, supporting schedules, and related account analysis.

- Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through timely posting, investigation of discrepancies, and resolution of variances.

- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.

- Perform bank account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items to keep cash records current.

- Review payroll-related accounting activity and reconcile payroll balances to financial records.

- Process journal entries with appropriate backup and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct periods.

- Utilize Workday ERP to manage accounting data, research issues, and support routine financial reporting needs.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify account activity, improve accuracy, and meet reporting deadlines. Requirements - Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of month-end close responsibilities.

- Hands-on knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

- Experience completing bank reconciliations and identifying variances across multiple accounts.

- Familiarity with payroll accounting and reconciling payroll transactions to supporting records.

- Working knowledge of Workday ERP, including navigation and transaction review within the system.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain precise financial records.

- Ability to manage deadlines effectively in a contract assignment within a fast-moving business environment.

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