What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
Classification: Staff Accountant
Compensation: $23.75 to $27.50 hourly
Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract role. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will hold responsibility over many aspects of internal reporting. In addition, you will support 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 very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. Based in the Mt. Holly, New Jersey region, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
What you get to do every day
- Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
- Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments
- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
- Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules
- Partake in annual closing processes
- Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
- 2 years of recent and relevant accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- Account reconciliation experience
- Knowledge of journal entries
- Proficient in ERP systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
- Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
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Salary : $24 - $28
