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Sr. Accountant

Robert Half
Burlington, WA Temporary
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2028

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This role requires someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries. If you are detail-oriented and excel at working with financial data, we encourage you to apply.


Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to ensure data integrity.

• Utilize Excel spreadsheets to analyze and report financial information effectively.

• Apply GASB principles to accounting processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with team members to support financial operations and reporting.

• Identify discrepancies in financial records and implement corrective measures.

• Assist in maintaining a well-organized general ledger system.

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve accounting workflows and processes.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably as a Senior Accountant.
• Proficiency in managing month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Strong knowledge of account and bank reconciliation practices.
• Familiarity with GASB principles and their application in accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in financial records.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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.



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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.



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