Description

Robert Half is searching for a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary opportunity with a fast-growing company. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing 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. You will assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, review schedules for the reporting processes, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position is very involved as it will produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded and the role is based in the Clifton, New Jersey region.

What you get to do every single day

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

Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules

Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments

Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings

Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments

Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

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

Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision

Requirements - Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

Strong attention to detail

Skilled with ERP systems

Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions

Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience

Spreadsheet and database capabilities

Bank reconciliations experience

Proficiency in PeopleSoft

Monthly Bank Reconciliation experience preferred

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

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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