Description Robert Half has partnered with an esteemed organization to find a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. In this position, the Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You'll also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will also participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the reporting processes. The majority of time spent in this position involves producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This multi-faceted, challenging long-term contract / contract opportunity is at a Grand Rapids, Michigan based company where effort is rewarded and the environment is thriving.

　　Your responsibilities in this role

　　Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments

　　Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

　　Be a part of various department-wide initiatives

　　Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision

　　Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

　　Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

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

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

　　Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings Requirements - Microsoft Excel experience highly preferred

　　Daily Reconciliation experience

　　Sales tax experience

　　Bank reconciliations experience

　　General familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains Accounting

　　Demonstrated knowledge of Amortization

　　Practical knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics

　　Monthly Sales Tax experience preferred

　　Expertise in Monthly Bank Reconciliation

　　Adeptness in financial reconciliation

　　Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

　　Recent and relevant accounting experience

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

　　Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

　　ERP system experience

　　experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

　　Spreadsheet and database capabilities

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

　　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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