Description Robert Half is looking for an experienced, organized individual to take on the long-term contract / temporary role of Staff Accountant at a growing, dynamic company in the Non-Profit industry. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of accounting policies. 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. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the New York, New York region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.

　　Key responsibilities

　　Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management

　　Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision

　　Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules

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

　　Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　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

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

　　Participate in various department-wide initiatives

　　Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner Requirements - Recent and relevant accounting experience

　　Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines

　　ERP system experience

　　Spreadsheet and database capabilities

　　Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

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

　　Strong familiarity with HR budgeting

　　Month end closings experience required

　　NetSuite experience

　　Foundational knowledge in budgeting

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

　　Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

　　Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　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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