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. Located in the Elmhurst, Illinois region, the organization offering this long-term contract / temporary opportunity provides rewards to those who dedicate extra 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. Be prepared to dedicate a fair amount of time to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, your will also be in charge of many aspects of internal reporting. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes.

　　Major responsibilities

　　Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process

　　Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

　　Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed

　　Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision

　　Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

　　Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Take part in various department-wide initiatives

　　Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

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

　　Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management Requirements - Strong analytical capabilities and discernment

　　Spreadsheet and database capabilities

　　Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　General familiarity with account reconciliation

　　Deep understanding of Coding Invoices

　　Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

　　Adeptness in Purchase Orders

　　Demonstrated knowledge of Vendor Management

　　Code Invoices experience preferred

　　Code Invoices experience preferred

　　Coding Invoices experience highly desired

　　Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　Recent and relevant accounting experience

　　Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

　　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

　　Detailed and have the ability work independently

　　Experience with ERP systems

　　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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