Pay Rate:$40-48/hr; Based on experience Location: Schenectady or Poughkeepsie, NY (Hybrid) Employment Type:Temporary
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required Experience: Must have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Skills: Strong account reconciliation, financial analysis, and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required
Our mission-driven client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support key accounting, financial reporting, and analysis functions during a temporary assignment. Working closely with the Controller, you'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits and budgeting efforts, and delivering meaningful financial insights to internal stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who can quickly adapt, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a collaborative hybrid environment.
Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant will include:
Prepare and post journal entries, including reclassifications as needed
Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
Analyze budget-to-actual results and financial trends while identifying key drivers
Assist in preparing departmental and consolidated financial statements
Partner with internal departments to review financial results and explain variances
Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting
Assist with audit preparation and audit support activities
Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for external stakeholders
Document accounting and finance processes to support consistency and compliance
Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects
Qualifications for the role of Senior Accountant:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong experience with account reconciliations and financial analysis
Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Excellent organizational, documentation, and time management skills
Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders
High level of attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About Us:
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Schenectady, NY
Salary
$40–$48 Per Hour
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Consolidationunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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