Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 01310-0011490324Classification: Staff AccountantCompensation: $70000.00 to $90000.00 yearlyIf you're looking for work as a full-time Staff Accountant, this terrific company might have a job for you. Candidates looking to advance their careers while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits will be interested in this position. Staff Accountants looking to join a thriving, fast-paced company that recognizes talent and effort will be interested in Robert Half Finance's opportunity for ambitious and detail-oriented candidates. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Barrington, Illinois area, at a company where effort is rewarded. The ideal candidate for this position can prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation and be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. If you think you can participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes, this role might be right for you. If you have a complex understanding of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets, you will be preferred for this role.Key responsibilities- Survey and organize various financial data, reporting it in a useful and understandable manner- Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations- Take part in various department-wide initiatives- Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll- Implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP- Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation- Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation- Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested- Arrange schedules for capital lease and monthly payments- Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation- Manage reconciliation, depreciation, and fixed asset ledgers- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reportingJob Requirements:- Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills- Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement- ERP system experience- Proficient with spreadsheets and databases- 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience- QuickBooks experience preferred- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges- Vow to meet business deadlines- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics- Competent with spreadsheets and databases- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environmentRobert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.-- 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).

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