Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Westborough, Massachusetts. This role will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on monthly close activities, balance sheet accuracy, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with fixed assets, debt accounting, and indirect tax matters, along with the ability to strengthen processes and work effectively in Epicor and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and helping ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the integrity of financial records.

• Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, investigating variances and following through on outstanding items.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation tracking, and reconciliation of related balances.

• Support accounting for debt obligations by monitoring activity, recording transactions, and assisting with related reporting requirements.

• Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, supporting filings, and helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across routine procedures.

• Use ERP and advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support recurring accounting deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.

• Strong background in preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving accounting discrepancies.

• Hands-on experience with fixed assets, including depreciation and balance sheet support.

• Familiarity with debt-related accounting and the ability to manage associated financial records accurately.

• Working knowledge of sales tax processes and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and other cash-related accounting procedures.

• Experience using ERP and Excel to support accounting analysis, reporting, and daily operations.

• 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 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.

• © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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• Sr. Accountant

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Westborough, Massachusetts. This role will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on monthly close activities, balance sheet accuracy, and financial compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with fixed assets, debt accounting, and indirect tax matters, along with the ability to strengthen processes and work effectively in Epicor and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and helping ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the integrity of financial records.

• Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, investigating variances and following through on outstanding items.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation tracking, and reconciliation of related balances.

• Support accounting for debt obligations by monitoring activity, recording transactions, and assisting with related reporting requirements.

• Manage sales tax processes by reviewing transactions, supporting filings, and helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency across routine procedures.

• Use ERP and advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support recurring accounting deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.

• Strong background in preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving accounting discrepancies.

• Hands-on experience with fixed assets, including depreciation and balance sheet support.

• Familiarity with debt-related accounting and the ability to manage associated financial records accurately.

• Working knowledge of sales tax processes and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and other cash-related accounting procedures.

• Experience using ERP and Excel to support accounting analysis, reporting, and daily operations.

• 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 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.

• © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.