Intermediate Accountant - RITM0502929

Senior Financial Accountant

Are you a designated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for "digging into the data" and a drive for continuous improvement? Randstad is excited to partner with a leading name in the aviation industry to find a talented Intermediate Accountant for a critical backfill role (3-month contract).

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of a major organization. As an Intermediate Accountant, you won’t just be following a manual; you’ll be expected to challenge the status quo and find ways to make workbooks and processes even better.

Advantages
-Impactful Work: You will be a key player in the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
-Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a Hybrid schedule, 2 days working remotely.
-Flexibility: While month-end requires a "push" (up to 50 hours in the first week), the organization values balance; you are expected to work fewer than 40 hours in subsequent weeks to compensate.
-Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a diverse team where your analytical skills and "outside the box" thinking are truly valued.


Responsibilities
Perform detailed accounting and reporting activities monthly to support an accurate and timely period-end close, including:
- Posting monthly accruals, reclasses and other journal entries,
- Developing, completing, and refining balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any anomalies to expectation,
- Preparing variance analysis on monthly and quarterly data.
- Actively partner with various teams across the organization to assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis, projects, and decision support as required.

Qualifications
Must Haves:
-Designation: Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) OR successful completion of the CFE and currently working toward experience requirements. Foreign designations are welcomed and recognized.
-Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role with a track record of progressive responsibility.
-Technical Prowess: Advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, and a knack for workbook automation/improvement).
-Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the communication skills necessary to build relationships across the organization.

Nice to Haves:
-ERP Familiarity: Previous experience using JD Edwards or similar large-scale ERP software.
-Reporting Tools: Experience with reporting systems such as Hyperion.
-Industry Experience: Prior experience within large, complex corporate structures or aviation/transportation sector.

Summary
This Intermediate Accountant role is a vital temporary backfill designed to keep a critical financial engine running smoothly. Based out of a beautiful campus in a hybrid capacity, this position offers the chance to apply your full suite of accounting skills in a high-stakes, rewarding environment. If you are an organized, thorough professional with a desire for continuous improvement and a flair for financial storytelling, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team that values your expertise and rewards your dedication!

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