Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee critical accounting functions, streamline processes, and ensure compliance across government contracting and manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for an individual who excels in maintaining financial accuracy, driving process improvements, and supporting audit readiness. Based fully onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah, this position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively while taking ownership of high-impact responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Manage and perform all aspects of the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations. • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheets, encompassing cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and prepaid accounts. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring financial records are complete and accurate. • Maintain compliance with government contract standards, ensuring proper labor distribution, indirect rate calculations, and cost pool treatments. • Review and support entries and allocation methodologies related to indirect costs for government contracts. • Prepare and organize documentation required for contract-level reporting, drawdowns, and audits. • Update and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance monthly close processes and compliance workflows. • Collaborate with procurement, HR, and operations teams to ensure cost integrity and accurate coding. • Prepare audit-ready schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external and internal reviews. Requirements • Proven experience managing month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations. • Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting. • Proficiency in account reconciliation and bank reconciliations. • Familiarity with government contract accounting standards and regulations. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated ability to prepare audit-ready documentation and support compliance efforts. 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) .