Staff Accountant

Description Robert Half Finance & Accounting is looking for a Staff Accountant for a temporary opportunity with a fast-growing mid-sized company. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.Role & Responsibilities:Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting

Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation

Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations

Perform month-end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision

Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation

Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation

Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner

Participate in various department-wide initiatives

Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Requirements

Qualifications:BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred

At least 2 years of Accounting experience

Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program skills required

Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus

Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Blackline or ADP a plus

Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize tasks

Desired Skills:Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

CPA an added plus

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