Senior Accountant

Join the team of highly motivated individuals as a Senior Accountant and become the key element with one of our premier clients that has become one of America's largest specialty retailers. Our partner company is seeking someone with flexibility, eagerness to get into the details, and a team player to fill a 6-9-month assignment and assist in their accounting department. We are committed to our employees that make up our biggest success and offer limitless benefits and opportunities for you to succeed in this exciting career!

Senior Accountant key details:

Option to be fully remote. The client operates in the CST time zone and those will be hours that will be required for the project. It is anticipated that this role will require some amount of overtime during the duration of the project.

Pay rate: $75 - $90/hr. (Depending on experience)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned monthly closing activities and must meet all month end close deadlines.

• Prepare assigned journal entries with appropriate support documentation.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned.

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations as assigned and investigate reconciling items timely.

• Prepare monthly variance analysis explanations as assigned.

• Perform internal controls critical to the close process to ensure compliance with the company's accounting policies and procedures.

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts.

• Complete all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date.

• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all.

• Communicate professionally with all internal and external contacts.

• Follow all company policies and execute company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation.

• Communicate any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and company operations.

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance (advanced degree a plus)

• Minimum experience level as a Sr. Accountant; Manager level is good (must be willing to get into the details)

• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and all the "hands on" work

• Strong experience in general accounting and financial statement preparation in a SOX environment

• Public accounting experience and strong knowledge of SEC reporting is a plus

• Past experience with mergers / acquisitions is a plus

• Willingness to work overtime

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401k options, referral bonus potential, employee discount programs, unmatched professional development, and more.

Click on "Apply Now" and get ready to thrive at Digital People with a team that values you and the future success we hold together. We are excited to connect with you soon!

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