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Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Madison, Wisconsin. This role requires someone who is detail oriented, has a strong background in project accounting, and possesses a keen analytical mindset. You will play a critical part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project accounting tasks, including setting up and closing projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and resolving complex billing issues.

• Perform month-end closing activities such as calculating project revenue, preparing accruals, and reconciling general ledger accounts in compliance with US standards.

• Oversee and support financial audits, including customer-based and internal evaluations.

• Implement and maintain forecasting processes for invoicing, cash flow, and working capital.

• Identify barriers to cash flow performance and provide feedback on commercial terms to optimize project outcomes.

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and other teams to ensure seamless financial operations.

• Maintain and enforce financial policies, controls, and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Support credit and collections efforts to ensure timely receipt of payments and resolve invoicing disputes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and establish best practices for project accounting processes.

• Prioritize workload and maintain billing system data to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Requirements • Proven experience in cost accounting and cost analysis.

• Strong expertise in project accounting, including setup, reporting, and invoicing.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data analysis.

• Familiarity with month-end closing procedures and general ledger reconciliation.

• Ability to manage complex billing issues and resolve disputes effectively.

• Knowledge of financial policies, controls, and compliance standards.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across various teams.

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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