Description
If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. Set in the Johnston, Rhode Island area, the company offering this long-term contract / temporary opportunity encourages innovation and rewards effort in the work place. The duties of Staff Accountant include fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and the preparation of monthly and year-end closings. This position will require a fair amount of time dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, you'll also be charged with various aspects of internal reporting. In addition, you will be in charge of communicating with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, playing an active role in compliance, and looking over schedules for the reporting processes.
Your responsibilities
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Requirements - Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Strong attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Experience with ERP systems
Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP)
Journal entries experience
Post Invoices experience preferred
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
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