What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
Job Title: Full-Time Engagement Professional - Staff Accountant
As a Full-Time Engagement Professional working as a Staff Accountant at Robert Half, you will utilize your vast experience and expertise to contribute to our accounting team's success. This is a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a dynamic environment, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Ledger Maintenance:
- Utilize your extensive knowledge of accounting principles to record and maintain financial transactions in the general ledger.
- Lead efforts to reconcile bank statements and accounts, ensuring the utmost accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Oversee and optimize the accounts payable process, using your experience to guarantee timely payments to vendors.
- Lead the preparation and distribution of customer invoices, taking the initiative to manage overdue accounts.
- Financial Reporting:
- Collaborate with the finance team to lead and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Utilize your advanced reporting skills to generate comprehensive financial reports that serve as a foundation for management's strategic decisions.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Play a pivotal role in the budgeting process, using your expertise to collect, analyze, and interpret complex financial data.
- Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis, providing valuable insights to guide the organization's strategic financial planning.
- Tax Compliance:
- Use your extensive experience to manage and oversee the preparation and filing of various tax returns, including sales tax and payroll tax.
- Collaborate effectively with external tax professionals for year-end tax preparation, ensuring the organization's full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Audit Support:
- Lead the preparation for financial audits, coordinating with auditors and ensuring that all necessary documentation is readily available.
- Leverage your experience to facilitate a seamless audit process, maintaining strict adherence to audit compliance standards.
- Financial Analysis:
- Analyze complex financial data and trends with precision, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost-saving measures.
- Lead in providing comprehensive financial insights that enhance the organization's financial performance.
- Compliance and Regulations:
- Maintain a deep understanding of accounting regulations, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and ensure strict adherence to relevant standards.
- Expense Control:
- Apply your expertise to monitor and control expenses, ensuring strict alignment with budgetary guidelines.
- Ad hoc Projects:
- Lead and execute special projects or initiatives related to financial management and reporting, collaborating closely with the management team.