Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Providence, Rhode Island. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a strong technical accounting background to contribute to critical financial processes. The position will involve handling complex reconciliations, assisting with year-end close activities, and ensuring accurate payroll and capital assets accounting. Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Support year-end close processes and assist in audit preparation activities. • Manage payroll accounting tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Oversee capital assets accounting, including tracking and reporting. • Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger. • Conduct bank reconciliations to verify financial transactions. • Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data and create reports. • Collaborate with team members to streamline month-end close processes. • Work independently to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. • Leverage experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP systems to optimize accounting operations. Requirements • Proven expertise in technical accounting principles and practices. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions. • Experience with balance sheet and account reconciliations. • Familiarity with year-end close and audit preparation processes. • Knowledge of payroll and capital assets accounting. • Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 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) .