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Sr. Accounting Analyst

Robert Half
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2028

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Analyst to lead and optimize financial operations for our client's growing team. This role emphasizes process improvement, automation, and strategic analysis to ensure reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting principles and system management while acting as a key contributor to cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.


Responsibilities:

• Design and implement process improvements and automation solutions to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

• Create and deliver training materials, tools, and documentation to support team members in resolving financial issues consistently.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on financial systems, driving system enhancements to align with business goals and improve outcomes.

• Collaborate across departments to address business challenges and promote best practices for financial processes and system functionalities.

• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure payment accuracy and compliance, addressing issues promptly and recommending improvements.

• Maintain and oversee reporting schedules, providing leadership with accurate and timely standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.

• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects, utilizing analytical skills to achieve impactful results.

• Monitor system performance and implement enhancements to optimize financial operations and business processes.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices, actively supporting month-end and year-end close activities

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of analytical experience in accounting or financial operations, including areas such as accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and automation projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with exporting and analyzing data from databases; experience with SQL or similar database languages is preferred.
• Strong expertise in month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new financial systems and applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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 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.



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