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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Buffalo, New York
Description
Kyle Clarke with Robert Half in Buffalo, NY is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support daily accounting activities and help maintain a precise, well-controlled financial environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage core accounting processes, uphold the integrity of the general ledger, and contribute to timely and accurate financial reporting. The position is primarily office-based and offers the opportunity to work across close activities, reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analyzing account activity, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by monitoring transactions, researching discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a regular basis and follow through on outstanding items to support clean financial records.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with regulatory accounting requirements by ensuring records and reporting align with applicable regulations and standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and support day-to-day operational needs.
• Review financial data for completeness and consistency, identifying unusual variances and recommending corrective action when needed.
• Support audit readiness by organizing key documentation and responding to requests from internal or external auditors.
Requirements
• At least 4 years of accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for general ledger activities and month-end close.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving variances with accuracy and timeliness. Strong background in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial account analysis.
• Knowledge of public accounting practices or prior exposure to public accounting environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with government compliance, government audits, or governmental accounting principles.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a primarily in-office setting.
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