Sr. Accountant

Insight Global; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a 6-7 month engagement. The role demands senior-level experience, strong technical capabilities, and the ability to learn systems quickly in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will manage daily accounting operations, perform month-end close, and drive process improvements. Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop, Excel (advanced), Power Query, and Power BI is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Senior Accountant or Controller level experience ideal, but title is not important
• Accounting or Finance degree
• Strong QuickBooks experience, especially QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop
• Strong Excel skills; advanced Excel are a must and macros are a plus
• Power Query and Power BI experience are a plus but highly preferred
• Must be able to work independently, learn quickly, and hit the ground running
• Strong technical skills and interest in process improvement and automation
• AP/AR and general accounting experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and general ledger activities
• Perform account reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Analyze financial data and prepare reporting as needed
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Create and maintain advanced Excel reports and financial models
• Utilize accounting systems to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities
• Partner with leadership and internal stakeholders on accounting initiatives
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Senior Accountant / Controller level

Independent worker

Process improvement

Strong Excel

QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop

Power BI

Power Query

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support our team during a 6-7 month engagement. This individual will step into a critical role, working independently to manage accounting functions, improve processes, and provide immediate value with minimal ramp-up time.

The ideal candidate will have senior-level accounting experience, strong technical capabilities, and the ability to quickly learn systems and business processes while operating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and general ledger activities
• Perform account reconciliations and month-end close activitiesAnalyze financial data and prepare reporting as needed
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Create and maintain advanced Excel reports and financial models
• Utilize accounting systems to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities
• Partner with leadership and internal stakeholders on accounting initiatives
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• -5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• -Senior Accountant or Controller level experience ideal, but title is not important
• -Accounting or Finance degree
• -Strong QuickBooks experience, especially QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop
• -Strong Excel skills; advanced Excel are a must and macros are a plus
• -Power Query and Power BI experience are a plus but highly preferred
• -Must be able to work independently, learn quickly, and hit the ground running
• -Strong technical skills and interest in process improvement and automation
• -AP/AR and general accounting experience helpful