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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. As a key member of the Finance Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting various cost accounting and analysis functions. This is a Contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to transition into a long-term role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forward calculations to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Perform detailed job cost and inventory analyses, identifying discrepancies and providing actionable recommendations to improve accuracy.

• Support project costing by contributing to Estimate to Complete calculations and ensuring adherence to established standards.

• Maintain compliance with US accounting standards while preparing and documenting cost accounting results for audits.

• Periodically review and update overhead costing rates, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

• Compare actual production costs with historical and projected figures, analyzing variances and reporting findings to management.

• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting by identifying cost drivers and trends.

• Participate in year-end closing activities and annual audits, reconciling accounts and preparing necessary accruals.

• Provide financial reporting and analysis support to the Finance Department, addressing ad hoc requests as needed.

• Collaborate with management to address significant financial issues and ensure transactions comply with company policies. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• At least 2 years of financial analysis experience with a proven ability to address key issues.

• Strong understanding of US accounting standards and cost accounting principles.

• Proficiency in accounting systems; experience with Sage preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with other financial software.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Solid analytical capabilities to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.

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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