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Description We are on the lookout for a diligent Sr. Accountant to join our team in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. In this role, you will be instrumental in performing a range of accounting tasks, such as reviewing and approving international wires, handling month-end close procedures, and processing biweekly and monthly wire transfers. This position offers a long-term contract employment opportunity in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and approve international wire transfers to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Oversee the process of positive pay exceptions, making decisions on approval or rejection

• Handle the approval of FUPLOAD and transfer vouchers for streamlined financial operations

• Manage month-end close procedures, including the running of reports and validation of vendor direct deposit

• Open and close accounting periods as per the financial cycle

• Maintain responsibility for check operations at the bank and banner, including void, cancel, and reissue actions

• Review and approve 941's and 1042's for tax compliance

• Approve university 990-T and financial planning budget entries

• Prepare and approve domestic and international wire transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Review and approve positive pay for the University, ensuring all transactions are in order.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Oracle ERP, Banner, and Review Journal Entries. Requirements • Proven experience in a similar Senior Accountant role.

• Proficient in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations.

• Solid understanding and experience with general ledger operations and the month-end close process.

• Ability to prepare and review journal entries.

• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Oracle ERP, and Banner.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• detail oriented certification such as CPA is highly desirable.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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