Description Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary to hire role. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will promote the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Houston, Texas region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.

　　Responsibilities

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

　　Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision

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

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

　　Participate in various department-wide initiatives

　　Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings

　　Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Maintain monthly payment schedules

　　Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

　　Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed Requirements - Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

　　High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

　　Current and relevant ERP system experience

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

　　Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment

　　Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

　　Recent and relevant accounting experience

　　Ability to meet deadlines

　　Sales tax experience preferred

　　Solid understanding of account reconciliation

　　Accounts Payable (AP) experience

　　Property Tax experience

　　Bank reconciliations experience

　　Competent with spreadsheets and databases

　　Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis

　　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.

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　　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.

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