Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in Savannah, Georgia. This role will take ownership of critical close activities, oversee key balance sheet accounts, and collaborate across departments to strengthen the quality of financial data. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Lead day-to-day general ledger activities and maintain accurate financial records across assigned accounting areas. - Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy. - Manage major portions of the month-end close cycle and help keep reporting deadlines on track. - Analyze balance sheet accounts in detail, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies that could affect financial statement accuracy. - Oversee designated accounting functions such as accruals, fixed assets, intercompany activity, inventory, lease accounting, payroll support, revenue, or bank reconciliations as assigned. - Work closely with accounting support staff to address transaction issues, improve data reliability, and streamline daily processing. - Assist with cash-related accounting by monitoring balances, reconciling bank activity, and contributing to cash reporting needs. - Partner with billing and operations teams to resolve accounting questions and ensure financial information flows accurately between functions. - Support internal and external audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to information requests. - Recommend and assist with accounting process improvements, control enhancements, and related system optimization efforts. Requirements - Strong experience with month-end close activities in a corporate or operational accounting environment. - Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation. - Demonstrated ability to perform account analysis and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy. - Proven ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting. - Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve financial data or reporting issues. - Working knowledge of internal controls, accounting policies, and standard financial reporting practices. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical problem-solving ability. 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. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .