Senior Accountant

Robert Half has an immediate hybrid Senior Accountant role open in the New York area.

We are looking for an Accountant who can handle multiple entities. Must have experience specifically in the staffing industry with the following:

General Ledger & Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate general ledger records, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and transaction coding
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, including accounts associated with payroll funding and operating activities
• Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor invoice processing, payment scheduling, and expense management
• Execute month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules
• Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend process improvements

Multi-Client Accounting Management

• Independently manage accounting responsibilities for a portfolio of clients, each with unique operational requirements and reporting deadlines
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records across multiple client entities
• Prioritize competing deadlines while consistently meeting established service expectations
• Serve as a key point of contact for client accounting questions, reconciliations, and financial reporting needs
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure seamless service delivery and consistent accounting practices

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency
• Support the implementation and ongoing use of accounting systems and related technology
• Maintain organized documentation and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience, with demonstrated ability to independently manage core accounting functions
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or comparable platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Prior accounting experience within the staffing, recruiting, or professional services industry, particularly IT or Engineering staffing
• Familiarity with staffing-specific billing, payroll cycles, timesheet processing, and related cash flow considerations
• Experience with payroll and staffing platforms such as Bullhorn, iSolved, ADP Workforce Now, or similar systems