Description
If you're interested in becoming a critical part of an innovative company, you might be the full-time Staff Accountant Robert Half is looking for. Candidates will need to be capable of rising to a variety of challenges while juggling multiple components of a fast-paced environment. If you can prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation, you might be right for this Staff Accountant position. This role will involve internal reporting during the monthly close, participation in compliance, interaction with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and reviewing schedules reporting processes. Located in the Colonie, New York area, this position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This is a position you will thrive in, if you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets.
How you will make an impact
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request
Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Partake in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Survey and organize various financial data, reporting it in a useful and understandable manner
Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management
Arrange schedules for capital lease and monthly payments
Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
In-depth experience with reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
Requirements - Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Sage Timberline experience
Strong familiarity with account reconciliation
Account analysis experience highly desired
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
Microsoft Excel experience
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
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