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Sr. Accountant

Job in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28407, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients team. This role focuses on managing core accounting functions, driving process improvements, and ensuring robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a proven record of translating financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee general ledger accounting and maintenance, including reconciliations and monthly close processes.

- Prepare and review journal entries while ensuring adherence to corporate policies and accounting standards.

- Analyze financial statements and variance reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

- Collaborate with operations teams to manage accruals, allocate costs accurately, and understand key financial drivers.

- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Assist with quarterly bank covenant reporting and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

- Partner with IT and finance teams to optimize accounting systems and workflows.

- Generate detailed reports and dashboards using advanced Excel techniques and business intelligence tools.

- Contribute to automation initiatives by identifying technologies to streamline reconciliation and reporting tasks.

- Assist in developing and documenting internal controls for cash, payables, and inventory management.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting roles.

- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.

- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

- Strong knowledge of internal controls and compliance standards.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey financial insights to stakeholders.

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 ()  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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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