Description
Colleen McAuliffe 408.906.0669 at Robert Half is seeking an accomplished, motivated Staff Accountant for a permanent position within a prestigious Non-Profit company. 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, you will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will be able to lend your skills in helping the development and implementation of accounting policies. Also, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This role is very integrated as it plays a part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This San Jose, California, area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Your responsibilities
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
Manage schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management
Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation
Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable
Requirements - Proficient in ERP systems
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience preferred
Journal entries experience preferred
Strong familiarity with payroll
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
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