Sr. Accountant

Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for a range of general accounting tasks, focusing on account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management. Responsibilities: Conduct account reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. Perform balance sheet reconciliation to verify account balances match with actual cash and equivalent holdings. Handle bank reconciliations to ensure all financial transactions are accounted for and properly posted. Maintain the general ledger and conduct the month-end close process. Prepare and post journal entries ensuring business transactions are recorded. Utilize Microsoft Excel for data entry, analysis, and financial reporting. Continually monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary. Process customer credit applications efficiently and accurately. Maintain accurate customer credit records. Resolve customer inquiries and provide outstanding customer service. Requirements Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is required. Ability to perform Balance Sheet Reconciliation is essential. Must have experience in Bank Reconciliations. Demonstrable skills in managing General Ledger are necessary. Proficiency in creating Journal Entries is required. Must be adept at using Microsoft Excel for accounting functions. Experience in Month End Close process is necessary. 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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .