Senior Bookkeeper

A company operating in the consumer goods and distribution space is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper for a two-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can work independently, bring financial records up to date, and maintain accurate and reliable accounting processes.
Reporting to the appropriate finance lead, the Contract Senior Bookkeeper will take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping activities and month-end close responsibilities. The successful candidate will help address outstanding accounting work, strengthen the accuracy of financial records, and ensure reconciliations and supporting documentation are maintained going forward.
What You’ll Do
Manage month-end close activities and ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date
Prepare and post accruals, adjusting journal entries, and other required accounting transactions
Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate discrepancies
Prepare, review, and maintain accounting working papers and supporting documentation
Complete account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in financial records
Address outstanding bookkeeping activities and bring accounts up to date
Maintain consistent bookkeeping procedures and month-end processes once outstanding items have been resolved
Review existing accounting records and processes to identify issues and determine appropriate solutions
Work independently to deliver accurate, complete, and timely accounting results
What You Bring
Strong hands-on experience in bookkeeping and accounting
Demonstrated ability to complete month-end close activities independently
Solid knowledge of accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
Strong working-paper preparation, documentation, and recordkeeping skills
Experience in consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-based business is highly desirable
Ability to step into an existing accounting environment, learn established processes quickly, and work through outstanding items
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision while managing competing priorities
A proactive, dependable approach and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
Why Join
This contract offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving the accuracy and completeness of accounting records while helping establish consistent month-end processes. You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of key bookkeeping activities, apply your technical expertise, and contribute to a more reliable and efficient accounting function.

Work arrangement
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