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Description We are looking for an experienced Public Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in financial reporting, reconciliation, and general ledger management, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to support financial accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.

• Conduct account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.

• Perform bank reconciliations, verifying transactions and ensuring alignment with internal records.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting challenges and streamline processes.

• Provide detailed financial analysis and reports to support business decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in all accounting tasks. Requirements • Proven experience in month-end close processes and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of general ledger management and reconciliation.

• Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries with attention to detail.

• Expertise in account reconciliation practices and resolving discrepancies.

• Solid experience in performing bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.

• Familiarity with accounting standards and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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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