Description If you're an experienced accountant with a knack for accuracy, Robert Half has a terrific opportunity for you to check out. Your responsibilities as Staff Accountant will include preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. Many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility during the monthly close. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact 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. This Columbus, Ohio based company is offering a long-term contract / temporary opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.

　　Your responsibilities

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

　　Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

　　Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting

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

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

　　Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner

　　Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed

　　Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision

　　Participate in various department-wide initiatives Requirements - Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases

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

　　Recent and relevant accounting experience

　　Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

　　ERP system experience

　　Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"

　　Proficiency in bank reconciliations

　　Expertise in Enter Invoices

　　Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Great Plains Accounting

　　Proven knowledge of billing

　　General familiarity with Excel Formulas

　　Cash reconciliations experience highly desired

　　Foundational knowledge in cash reconciliations

　　Cash applications experience desired

　　Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines

　　Competent with spreadsheets and databases

　　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 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.

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