Sr. Accountant

Robert Half is in search of a Sr. Accountant to join our client in Ringgold, Georgia. As a Sr. Accountant, you will be responsible for creating an operational budget, managing grant funding, and ensuring compliance with general accounting practices. This role is a short-term contract employment opportunity that involves working closely with managers to develop the organizational budget, reviewing proposals, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with managers to develop the organizational budget

• Review and validate proposals for accuracy and compliance with financial standards

• Consolidate the organizational budget and prepare it for review

• Closely monitor spending to ensure the organization stays within its set budget

• Prepare detailed reports and estimate future financial needs

• Support budget recommendations with data and evidence-based analyses

• Track and resolve any discrepancies in payments, charges made on credit cards, and record any returns

• Establish and maintain a financial filing system that is easily accessible

• Prepare and present accounting reports to senior management

• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements and verify the final figures on statements

• Assist in balancing the office/department budget using QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.

• Understanding and experience in account reconciliation is required for this role.

• Must be proficient in balance sheet reconciliation.

• Knowledge and experience in bank reconciliations is necessary.

• Familiarity with general ledger tasks and responsibilities is essential.

• Must have the ability to prepare and understand journal entries.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including advanced features and formulas.

• Experience in month end close procedures is necessary.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is a must for efficient financial management and reporting.