Description We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This role involves managing various accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting organizational goals through insightful reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting processes and a commitment to maintaining compliance with internal standards. Responsibilities: • Lead the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and the creation of financial statements. • Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification and recording of all financial transactions. • Perform detailed cost accounting tasks, such as updating standard costs, analyzing variances, and reconciling inventory data. • Produce and review financial reports, offering actionable recommendations to management based on findings. • Collaborate on the annual budget process and conduct regular budget-to-actual performance analyses. • Ensure adherence to organizational policies and internal controls, suggesting enhancements to improve efficiency. • Coordinate with external auditors to support the annual financial audit process. • Oversee accounts payable and receivable transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. • Engage in special projects and initiatives, including process optimization and system improvements. Requirements • Proven experience in month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of general ledger maintenance and accounting principles. • Expertise in account and bank reconciliation procedures. • Proficiency in cost accounting and financial variance analysis. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. • Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external auditors. • 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. 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) .