Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant to Accounting Manager/Controller Salisbury, North Carolina. Project- Higher Education and Banner ERP skills required. As a Sr. Project Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and improving our financial processes, preparing monthly financial reports, and supporting the audit process. This role is a key part of our finance and accounting team, and you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to our financial operations. Responsibilities • Develop and manage the financial close process to ensure efficient monthly cycles • Identify gaps and areas for improvement within the current financial process • Design and implement process improvements for finance and accounting operations • Prepare monthly financial reports, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement • Map existing trial balance accounts to financial statement lines • Develop documentation outlining the steps involved in the financial close process • Conduct training sessions to familiarize relevant staff with new processes and responsibilities • Support the organization through the fiscal year end 2025 audit with external auditors • Serve as a liaison for document requests, transactional support, and balance substantiation during audits • Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, Ellucian Banner, Adult Education, Financial Close Process, Monthly Financial Close, and Monthly Financial Reporting Requirements • Sr. Accountant role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in the field • Proficiency in Account Reconciliation is essential • Ability to perform Balance Sheet Reconciliation is mandatory • Experience with General Ledger management is required • Capacity to handle Journal Entries is a must • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary • Expertise in Month End Close process is required • Familiarity with Ellucian Banner software is necessary • Background in Adult Education would be beneficial • Experience in Financial Close Process is mandatory • Proficiency in Monthly Financial Close and Monthly Financial Reporting is required 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) .