Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

Are you an experienced accountant looking to advance your career? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Accountant and play a pivotal role in our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead general ledger and monthly closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.

• Contribute to the development of the annual balance sheet budget.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and assist in annual external audit testing.

• Implement new controls to align with company procedures.

• Oversee the preparation of sales and tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.

• Analyze assigned balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.

• Support adherence to the company's travel policy.

• Assist the Controller with high-volume or sensitive accounts.

• Manage AP/AR activities, internal controls, and asset/capital management.

• Monitor tax developments and collaborate with the external tax team on annual returns.

• Accurately develop and enter journal entries into the general ledger.

• Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial reports.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive change.

• Manage accounting integration for acquisitions.

• Respond promptly to internal and external customer requests and resolve issues.

• Participate in internal and external audits with timely data provision.

  Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Proficient in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.

• Extensive experience with general ledger management and journal entries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Expertise in month-end close activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Knowledge of accounting software and databases.

• Familiarity with financial regulations and standards.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

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.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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