Description Robert Half currently has a permanent opportunity for an experienced Staff Accountant to join their growing team. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, various aspects of internal reporting will be under your responsibility. You will put your skills towards 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 complex as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Waukegan, Illinois area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
How you will make an impact
Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation
Implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules Requirements - Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Skilled with ERP systems
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Command of Project Budgets
Construction Accounting experience highly desired
Lien Waivers experience
Financial Audits experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
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