Description Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity with a reputable company. In this role, the Staff Accountant is 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 lend your skills to developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will review schedules for the reporting processes, take part in compliance, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Chicago, Illinois area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.

　　Your responsibilities in this role

　　Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation

　　Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll

　　Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on

　　Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner

　　Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request

　　Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions

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

　　Partake in a variety of department-wide initiatives

　　Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries

　　Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease

　　Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations

　　Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision

　　Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation Requirements - Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

　　2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience

　　High attention to detail

　　Efficient in ERP systems

　　Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

　　Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

　　Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

　　Financial reporting experience preferred

　　Deep understanding of Financial Forecast

　　Comprehensive knowledge of financial auditing

　　Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills

　　Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

　　Spreadsheet and database capabilities

　　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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