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Description

Our client, in the research and development industry, is in need of an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on the northside of Tucson! This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for a meticulous individual to contribute to a variety of accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and reconciliations, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

This is a great opportunity for a Staff Accountant to grow and develop into a Senior Accountant, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and posting of journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including monthly bank and investment portfolio statements.

• Oversee accounts payable processing and maintain updated vendor files.

• Maintain and update monthly depreciation and amortization schedules as needed

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Track and record royalty payments while updating licensing databases and worksheets.

• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules and gathering supporting documentation.

• Respond to internal and external information requests in a timely and thorough manner.

• Provide support to colleagues and assist with accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is highly preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience

• Proficiency in financial statement preparation and a strong understanding of accrual and cash basis accounting principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and formulas.

• Experience working with accounting software, with preference given to candidates familiar with widely used platforms.

• Comfortable operating in a small office environment and collaborating with a close-knit team.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Actively pursuing or holding an accounting certification is a plus.

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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