What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is on the look-out for an organized individual with accounting chops to join a growing organization in the contract to full-time role of Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, review schedules for the reporting processes, and work alongside our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This very involved position works to 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 Greenville, Alabama region.
Key responsibilities
- 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
- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
- Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
- Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments
- Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
- Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
- Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
- Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel
- Journal entries experience desired
- Month end closings experience
- Self-starter and strong ethical standards
- Current and relevant ERP system experience
- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
- Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
- Recent and relevant accounting experience
- Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Salary : $19 - $27
