Description My client is seeking an exceptional experienced Staff or Senior Accountant to join our financial operations in the BWI area. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our expanding company, collaborating closely with the CFO, Controller, accounting staff, customer service representatives, branch managers, outside vendors, and customers. If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half opportunity, email your resume to Jim Meade or connect with him on LinkedIn. As a Senior Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to assist and help lead the month end accounting. You will be responsible for preparing journal entries with associated documentation, account reconciliations, as well as being cross trained as a backup for other team members. Your role will also entail process improvement to fine-tune accounting practices. Responsibilities: + Assisting with month end accruals and reconciliations. + Preparing monthly journal entries. + Preparing monthly financial statements for review by management. + Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets. + Preparing sales tax returns and commission reports. + Work with the external audit team in preparing audit schedules. + Assisting with software implementations and automating processes. Requirements + Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field + 2+ years of accounting experience + Experience with inventory or distribution is a plus but not required + Must have good communication skills and a desire to continue to learn and develop in the role 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 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 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) .