Description Are you an experienced accounting detail oriented ready to take on a new challenge? Robert Half is partnering with a prominent client in Storrs, CT, to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate is confident navigating complex accounting processes, adept at ensuring compliance, and skilled at driving operational excellence. If this sounds like you, read on! Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Oversee account reconciliation processes and journal entries to maintain precise financial records. Handle general ledger responsibilities and ensure transactions are recorded correctly. Assist in grant accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting initiatives to provide actionable insights. Participate in financial audits and compliance activities, upholding internal controls. Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data for accurate reporting. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred). Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and financial reporting knowledge. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MUNIS software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and advanced Excel skills. Specialized Knowledge: Experience in Reconciliation, Grant Accounting, Budgeting, and Forecasting preferred. Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, compliance, and risk management practices. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, a high attention to detail, and strong communication skills for collaboration across departments. 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) .