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Description We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New Haven, Connecticut. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to key financial processes, including month-end closings, account reconciliations, and payroll interfaces. The position is fully onsite and provides a collaborative environment within a 15-person accounting department.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger with precision.

• Oversee and contribute to the month-end closing process, ensuring timely completion.

• Collaborate with payroll teams to address interfaces and ensure smooth operations.

• Utilize Sage Fixed Assets and law firm-specific software to manage accounting tasks.

• Conduct detailed account reconciliations for balance sheets and other financial statements.

• Support the preparation of financial reports and analyses as needed.

• Act as a key point of contact for resolving accounting discrepancies and issues.

• Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Requirements • Proven experience with month-end close processes and general ledger management.

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and best practices.

• Familiarity with Sage Fixed Assets and law firm-specific accounting software.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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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