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12 results for Sr Accountant in Providence, RI

Sr. Accountant
  • South Waltham, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will focus on clinical accruals, monthly close activities, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy within a pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel capabilities, sound accounting judgment, and the flexibility to work with evolving systems and processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage clinical accrual accounting by reviewing supporting data, preparing entries, and maintaining accurate financial records.<br>• Execute month-end close tasks, including preparing journal entries and ensuring deadlines are met on schedule.<br>• Perform detailed account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify variances and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate posting, analysis, and follow-up on outstanding items.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information needed for reporting and accrual calculations.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to analyze large data sets, prepare schedules, and support monthly reporting requirements.<br>• Assist with accounting activities related to system or process changes as needed, ensuring continuity and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • South Easton, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 35.625 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Easton, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, skilled in managing accounting functions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. If you have a strong command of QuickBooks Enterprise and a proven ability to handle both routine and complex accounting tasks, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile credit card statements and bank accounts to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Manage sales tax reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Enterprise to manage financial data and generate reports.</p><p>• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve and streamline accounting processes.</p><p>• Provide support for audits and other financial reviews as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Montville, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>In this role, you will oversee critical financial processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards, particularly those established by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a detail-oriented mindset to manage audits, complex financial data, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and coordination of external audits, including gathering materials, responding to inquiries, and serving as the primary liaison with the audit committee.</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger, maintaining its accuracy and ensuring proper linkage between complex financial worksheets.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP functions, to analyze and manage extensive financial data.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GASB standards and provide expertise in government accounting practices.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain accurate records for all accounting transactions.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to support the audit committee&#39;s objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com </p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Mystic, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Accountant - </strong><em>Growth to Accounting Manager with a growing international manufacturing leader! </em></p><p><em>New London County</em></p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013360576</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support external audits and assist with tax-related filings and documentation</li><li>Compile, analyze, and distribute standard and ad-hoc financial reports and KPIs</li><li>Assist with financial analysis for periodic business reviews</li><li>Contribute to documentation and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting</li><li>5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Clear path for advancement into an Accounting Manager role</li><li>Report directly to a supportive, flexible Controller who values work-life balance</li><li>Hands-on exposure within a complex, global manufacturing environment</li><li>High visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership and ownership</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Sr Banking Specialist
  • Stoneham, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 58000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and customer-oriented Senior Banking Specialist to join our team in Billerica, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing exceptional financial services, assisting customers with their banking needs, and ensuring smooth branch operations. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver excellent customer service by addressing individual financial needs and recommending suitable banking solutions.</p><p>• Process various transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and account inquiries, with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in the training and mentorship of branch staff to promote teamwork and enhance overall performance.</p><p>• Open new customer accounts, support existing customers with digital banking tools, and assist in loan application processes.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to banking regulations, organizational policies, and security protocols.</p><p>• Contribute to achieving sales and performance targets through proactive engagement and service.</p><p>• Participate in community events and outreach programs to strengthen the bank&#39;s local presence.</p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • West Bridgewater, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities, and helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key close activities across monthly and annual reporting cycles for multiple entities, including recording journal entries and coordinating intercompany accounting.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Prepare and submit recurring sales tax filings while maintaining compliance with applicable reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Develop and evaluate financial reports, including revenue trends and product profitability analyses, to support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to the annual budgeting process by compiling financial data and assisting with planning activities.</p><p>• Analyze financial results against budget and prior-year performance, then summarize notable variances for management review.</p><p>• Partner with division leadership on ad hoc projects that support business performance and financial visibility.</p><p>• Assist with external audit requests and help complete other financial compliance obligations as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • New London, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This role is integral to providing accurate financial insights, analyzing cost data, and supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is proficient in cost accounting within manufacturing environments and excels in delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.</p><p>• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.</p><p>• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.</p><p>• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.</p><p>• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.</p><p>• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.</p><p>• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.</p><p>• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com </p>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Fund Accountant
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join a long-term contract opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts. This fully onsite position is ideal for an early-career accounting or finance candidate who can learn quickly, work collaboratively, and support the accurate daily valuation of investment funds. The role centers on delivering timely NAV reporting, maintaining strong controls, and partnering with internal teams and clients to keep fund operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Calculate and review daily net asset values for assigned funds, ensuring results are accurate and delivered within required timelines.<br>• Prepare client and internal reports as needed, including ad hoc financial information that supports operational and reporting requests.<br>• Perform control and quality checks on data received from internal partners to confirm completeness, accuracy, and consistency.<br>• Respond to client questions and operational inquiries promptly, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues effectively.<br>• Maintain fund documentation and operating procedures, updating records to reflect current processes and requirements.<br>• Support fund onboarding activities by working with business partners and clients to establish operational readiness for new mandates.<br>• Coordinate with reconciliation, investment operations, shareholder services, and financial reporting teams to meet scheduled deadlines.<br>• Monitor completion of daily tasks, confirm supporting documentation is retained, and ensure workpapers align with control standards.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Senior Corporate Accountant
  • Westborough, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Join Our Client as a Senior Corporate Accountant</p><p>Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to make a strategic impact? Our client is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to play a key role in our growing finance and accounting team. This position is designed for a detail-oriented leader who can ensure accounting accuracy, manage complex financial operations, and drive process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Oversee compliance with accounting controls and corporate policies.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead and support audit processes, liaising with external auditors and regulatory agencies as required.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheets and manage complex intercompany transactions.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to support budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement best practices.</li><li>Support payroll management activities as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Woburn, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role requires expertise in full-cycle payroll, tax reporting, and familiarity with Dayforce or similar HCM payroll systems. This is a long-term contract position based in Woburn, Massachusetts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Process multi-state payroll for employees, adhering to varying state-specific requirements.</p><p>• Utilize Dayforce to handle payroll operations efficiently and troubleshoot any system-related issues.</p><p>• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, ensuring timely and accurate filings.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</p><p>• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll-related audits and reporting.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.</p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
AP Accounting Specialist
  • Wellesley, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 64000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>An AP Specialist with a strong personality would thrive in this environment. Our client is seeking someone who has experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing both employee expenses and vendor payments with accuracy. This role involves handling expense reports and corporate credit cards, processing invoices, and ensuring everything matches correctly. This role requires strong attention to detail, heavy reconciliation, organization skills, and able to resolve discrepancies. Experience with Excel, accounting systems, and complex transactions is a must.</p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>Private Equity, Tax Manager</em></p><p><em>Boston, Hybrid.</em></p><p><em>Comp to $175k base plus bonus. Plus amazing benefits.</em></p><p><br></p><p>*NOTE: The potential to a post-tax season start date exists!!</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is an established and very successful PE firm in the Boston Area. They are creating a Tax Manager role to help support the continued growth in fundraising and their execution strategy. Great history of challenging and developing their people. Excellent work/life allows for the perfect balance for you.</p><p><br></p><p>The role will look to provide some immediate positive impact to the business and fund reporting and compliance. Great chance to work within a small, elite tax group. You&#39;ll have multiple mentors above and around you, while also helping a couple junior staff showing tons of promise.</p><p><br></p><p>Some basics on the job:</p><ul><li>Manage and review the preparation of tax workpapers, tax returns, and tax estimates for funds and partnership entities, focusing on alternative investments and partnership tax compliance.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee outsourced CPA teams, ensuring accurate tax filings, distribution support, and maintaining partner information for K-1 reporting and withholding calculations.</li><li>Analyze legal documents and respond to investor and partner inquiries regarding tax reporting, while tracking projects and collecting documentation to support compliance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z