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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Skokie, Illinois
Description Robert Half is looking to find a talented, efficient Staff Accountant to join an esteemed organization in the Wholesale Distribution industry. As a Staff Accountant, you'll be responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You'll also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. Additionally, you'll be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This role also involves the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Skokie, Illinois based company is offering a long-term contract / contract to permanent opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.
Your responsibilities
Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Partake in annual closing processes
Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner Requirements - The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Microsoft Excel experience desired
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Recent and relevant accounting experience
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