<p>A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end close activities. This role will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financials, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting</li><li>Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests</li><li>Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies</li><li>Collaborate with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial data</li><li>Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p>A client of ours is looking a Senior Accountant for a contract‑to‑full‑time opportunity. This role is responsible for advanced accounting functions, complex financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting standards. The Senior Accountant supports audits, year‑end close, and institutional financial reporting while working across multiple funding sources, including state, grant, restricted, and auxiliary funds. The position partners closely with internal teams, leadership, auditors, and external agencies to ensure strong financial controls and accurate reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Senior Accountant </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and reconcile complex financial statements, reports, forecasts, reconciliations, journal entries, and audit schedules across multiple funding sources (state, grants, restricted, auxiliary).</li><li>Maintain integrity of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting systems in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and institutional, state, and federal requirements.</li><li>Support year‑end close, annual financial reporting, audits, and regulatory reporting; serve as a key audit and compliance resource.</li><li>Develop financial projections, budget analyses, variance reports, cost allocations, and ad hoc analyses to support planning and decision-making.</li><li>Evaluate, strengthen, and document accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems (including ERP systems such as Ellucian Colleague).</li><li>Collaborate with campus departments, leadership, auditors, state agencies, and external partners to provide financial guidance and ensure compliance.</li><li>Provide grant and foundation accounting support, including reporting and reconciliation activities.</li><li>Lead or participate in financial system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.</li><li>Assign, review, and prioritize work; provide guidance, training, onboarding, and performance feedback to accounting or support staff, as assigned.</li><li>Prepare written guidance, training materials, correspondence, and support specialized or ad hoc financial requests.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our client in the Lancaster area. This role is essential in managing advanced accounting functions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will contribute to the accuracy of financial operations and provide valuable insights to support decision-making processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze detailed financial statements, reports, and forecasts to aid organizational decision-making and meet reporting requirements.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting systems, including fund and grant accounting.</p><p>• Perform advanced reconciliations and reviews of financial transactions across various funds, ensuring accurate classification and resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Develop and post complex journal entries, adjustments, and corrections while investigating and resolving financial inconsistencies.</p><p>• Generate financial projections, budget analyses, and variance reports to support strategic planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Assess financial risks and implement procedures to strengthen internal controls and accountability.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, and external agencies to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Oversee cost analysis activities, including direct and indirect cost allocation, while supporting financial feasibility studies.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can maintain accurate records, produce reliable reporting, and partner with teams across the organization to support sound financial decisions. The role requires a strong grasp of day-to-day accounting activity, compliance expectations, and timely month-end and year-end support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily accounting activity by entering and reviewing invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts and general ledger balances to identify variances and ensure complete financial records.</p><p>• Compile and prepare periodic financial statements and management reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual review cycles.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by organizing financial data and assisting with analysis tied to business goals.</p><p>• Provide audit support by gathering records, answering documentation requests, and helping maintain readiness for internal and external reviews.</p><p>• Apply established accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies to all financial processes and reporting activities.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and strengthen process efficiency.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help maintain accurate cash flow tracking and account balances.</p><p>If interested, please send resume on a word document to Jim.Kirk@Roberthalf com</p>