Senior Accountant

Classification:  Accountant - Senior

Compensation:  $55,000.00 to $64,000.00 per year

Our client is a large manufacturing company near Quakertown that is looking to hire a Senior Accountant.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for the monthly general ledger close, both the balance sheet and income statement analysis, and both the balance sheet and income statement presentation.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
• Preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations
for month-end closing to close books in a timely manner
• Responsibility for the general ledger month-end close and presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results and analysis to Senior Management
• Monthly financial statement analysis and reporting on variances
• Assist in SEC Reporting
• Monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement
accounts
• Sales and Use Tax accounting and reporting
• Assist in documenting and monitoring of internal controls

Contact Bryan Calhoun, Recruiting Manager, at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] to express your interest in this opportunity.

Requirements include Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting, strong knowledge of GAAP, 3+ years of experience overall (Big 4 or Regional Public Accounting experience highly preferred),some experience with SEC reporting, strong Excel skills and ERP experience, superior auditing and reconciliation skills, and experience working in a high volume accounting environment.

Key desired attributes include strong attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal).

Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our company again was named to FORTUNE� magazine?s 'World?s Most Admired Companies' list, ranking #1 in our industry in both innovation and quality of services. (March 21, 2011). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer