Description Robert Half is looking to bring a short-term contract / temporary to hire Staff Accountant with exceptional organization skills and know-how into a growing organization in the Government 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 be responsible 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 Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. Based in the Norfolk, Virginia region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.

　　What you get to do every day

　　Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

　　Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting

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

　　Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

　　Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP

　　Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner

　　Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision

　　Be a part of various department-wide initiatives

　　Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Requirements - BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases

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

　　Microsoft Excel experience

　　Proficiency in account reconciliation

　　Solid understanding of general ledger

　　Financial reporting experience preferred

　　Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines

　　Experience with ERP systems

　　3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience

　　Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

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

　　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 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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