Senior Accountant

DescriptionAccountemps is looking for a Senior Accountant for a temporary opportunity with a manufacturing company in the Columbia area. 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 position offers you great long-term potential and a strong compensation and benefits package. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced environment to support the firm's continued success.Role & Responsibilities Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables primarily in the compensation area (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) Prepare monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests. Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks) Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and SOX testing with internal and external auditors Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations Dedication to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process Participate in various department-wide initiatives Ad-hoc projects as necessaryRequirementsQualifications BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience SAP software experience Strong Excel skills required Accounting experience in manufacturing industry Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with functional department managers Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines Strong time management and organizational skills Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work independentlyPlease send resume to christy.petrosky@accountemps.com or apply directly at roberthalf.comAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 / HourlyLocation: Columbia, SCDate Posted: November 11, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 03240-9502295494Staffing Area: Accountemps