Senior Accountant
Robert Half - East Lansing, MI
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Description A high-growth, mid-sized company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This is a broad and highly visible role designed for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of key accounting processes, and contributing to the evolution of the finance function as the business continues to scale. The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and enjoys both executing day-to-day accounting responsibilities and helping improve the processes that support a rapidly expanding organization. Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities: Core Accounting + Support and execute the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis. + Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP. + Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate variances. Financial Reporting & Analysis + Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages. + Analyze financial results and provide insights into trends, variances, and business performance. + Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Operational Accounting + Participate in various accounting functions including revenue recognition, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and cost allocations depending on business needs. + Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and support business decisions. Process Improvement + Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls. + Assist with automation initiatives and system improvements as the company continues to grow. + Help build scalable processes that support increased transaction volume and operational complexity. Audit & Compliance + Support external audits and other financial reviews. + Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies. For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054. Requirements + Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting or Finance. + 3u20136+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry experience welcome). + Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles. + Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems. Robert Half is the worldu2019s 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. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.
Created: 2026-05-02