TEMP Remote Senior Accountant

Work Location:

100% Remote within the United States

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST; 40hours per week
Duration: 3-month temporary assignment

We are currently representing a client in the non-profit industry,seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team on a temporary, fully remote basis.

This assignment is expected to last approximately 3 months and will provide critical support to the General Ledger Accounting team. The Senior Accountant will focus heavily on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial close activities, and account analysis.

The ideal candidate will bring strong, hands-on Workday Financials experience and be comfortable stepping into a fast-paced accounting environment with minimal training. This individual must be able to independently research and resolve accounting and Workday-related issues while ensuring critical financial reporting deadlines are met.

The Senior Accountant will support day-to-day general ledger operations while assisting the accounting team with month-end close, audit requirements, Workday stabilization, and ongoing process improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform general ledger accounting activities within Workday Financials
  , including preparing and posting journal entries and researching transactions.

• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and independently resolve outstanding accounting issues.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Research and troubleshoot accounting and transaction-related issues within Workday Financials.

• Support accounting activities related to cash, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, accruals, and other general ledger accounts
  .

• Perform account analysis and ensure transactions are properly recorded and supported.

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit requirements.

• Partner with internal accounting team members to maintain continuity of critical accounting operations.

• Assist with Workday stabilization efforts and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

• Support enhancements to accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Manage assigned responsibilities independently while consistently meeting established deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field required.

• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.

• Strong, hands-on experience working within Workday Financials is required
  .

• Demonstrated experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, account analysis, and financial close processes.

• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting and system-related issues.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to quickly step into an existing accounting environment with minimal training.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fully remote environment.

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