Senior Accountant
Location: Independence, OH
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days per week on-site (Wednesdays required; additional flexibility available). Option to work fully on-site 5 days per week with a dedicated workspace.
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Position Type: Temporary backfill/coverage, with potential for temp-to-perm based on performance and business needs
Expected Duration: October–December
Pay Rate: $35.00–$45.00 per hour
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee accounting processes, financial reporting, and quality control for the organization. This position provides leadership over accounting workflow and processes but does not have direct reports.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial accounting, month-end close, general ledger analysis, journal entries, technical accounting research, and internal reporting. The role will also support internal and external audit requests, respond to ad hoc reporting needs, and contribute to special projects and accounting analyses.
This position works closely with the organization's Shared Services team, which supports functions including accounts payable, cash applications, central billing, vendor chargebacks, general ledger accounting, and fixed assets. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across teams, building strong relationships, and communicating effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure the accuracy and integrity of division and regional financial statements and other financial information provided to internal and external stakeholders.
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Oversee accurate and timely month-end and financial close activities in partnership with the Shared Services team.
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Perform general ledger account reconciliations, account analyses, and other close-related activities within established deadlines.
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Prepare significant sales accruals that require analysis beyond standard reports or calculations.
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Prepare significant cost of sales and operating expense accruals that require analysis beyond standard reports or calculations.
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Prepare and post journal entries, including ad hoc entries identified during the month-end close review process.
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Research and address technical and localized accounting matters, including real estate and personal property taxes.
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Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, analysis, and explanations as needed.
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Respond to internal reporting requests related to the division, regional branches, and corporate functions.
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Perform ad hoc financial analyses and contribute to special accounting projects.
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Collaborate with Shared Services in accordance with established roles and responsibilities outlined in the RACI matrix.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with associates and business partners at all levels of the organization.
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
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Senior-level accounting experience, including experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting.
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Strong understanding of financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual accounting.
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Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with Shared Services and cross-functional teams.
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Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of accounting activities and special projects.