Staff Accountant

Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with terrific organizational skills to take up a short-term contract / temporary position at a growing company in the Hi Tech Engineering industry. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will promote the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, review schedules for the reporting processes, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Financial Statements, and Budgets. This Austin, Texas based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.How you will make an impact

Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules

Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

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

Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision

Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments

Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner

Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings

Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed Requirements - Spreadsheet and database capabilities

Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills

Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

ERP system experience

Recent and relevant accounting experience

Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

Bank Account Reconciliation experience

Proficiency in Journal Entry Preparation

General ledger experience required

Comprehensive knowledge of General Accounting

Demonstrated knowledge of Excel Formulas

Adeptness in Microsoft Excel

Account reconciliation experience

Competent with spreadsheets and databases

Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

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 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.© 2024 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) .