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Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for accuracy, meaningful analysis, and cross-department collaboration? A world renowned financial services company in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a critical role on their financial team. This position involves maintaining financial integrity, delivering impactful reporting, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals through process improvements and operational tasks.

+ Prepare and record monthly and quarterly journal entries, ensuring accounts are reconciled and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

+ Conduct variance analysis to evaluate trends and identify notable shifts in general ledger activity.

+ Create and present detailed financial reports for senior leadership on a regular basis.

+ Manage operational accounting for Capex, investments, prepaid expenses, and treasury functions.

+ Collaborate in budgeting and forecasting efforts by producing accurate and relevant financial data.

+ Support year-end audit preparations and regulatory compliance reviews to meet required standards.

+ Identify inefficiencies in current processes and propose solutions for improvement.

+ Stay current on accounting practices and industry developments through professional learning opportunities.

+ Lead and complete ad hoc projects as requested by leadership.

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If this opportunity sounds like a fit for your skills and career goals, reach out to Jim Meade, Recruiting Manager at RHFA to learn more. Please email me with your resume ASAP as this role is already interviewing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise along with a highly detail-oriented mindset. Essential qualifications include:

+ A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).

+ 2 or more years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting.

+ Experience with the financial services industry is a plus.

+ Solid proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation.

+ Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and financial reporting.

+ Experience with month-end close processes and public accounting audits.

+ Strong knowledge of accounting principles and their real-world application.

+ Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

+ CPA is preferred but not mandatory.

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 works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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