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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process, financial reporting, and consolidations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and experience working in a multi-entity structure. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close activities, and strengthening reporting quality across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to turn financial data into clear, actionable insight.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee core accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Support monthly and annual close cycles by completing assigned deliverables on schedule and helping ensure financial results are reported correctly.
• Conduct research on accounting matters and apply guidance to support sound financial treatment and documentation.
• Administer rebate and royalty calculations, record related accruals, and coordinate timely payment processing.
• Maintain records and supporting schedules for stock-based compensation and ensure documentation remains audit-ready.
• Track debt-related schedules and assist with required reporting tied to financing arrangements.
• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring additions, disposals, and depreciation while reconciling supporting schedules to the ledger.
• Investigate variances and accounting inconsistencies, then work with stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Contribute to budgeting activities, audit support, special projects, and ongoing improvements to reporting and accounting processes.
Requirements
The ideal Senior Accountant will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.
Other requirements for the Senior Accountant role include and are not limited to:
5+ years of progressive accounting experience (manufacturing industry experience preferred)
Strong experience with financial consolidations
Experience with OneStream is a strong plus
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
For more information on this Senior Accountant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2682 and reference JO#03710-0013423116.
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