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Robert Half International Sr. Accountant in Appleton, Wisconsin
Description
Robert Half Finance is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a desire to join a reputable company in the Paper/Packaging industry. You will use your knowledge and skills to prepare and consolidate financial statements, analyze and reconcile accounts, analyze cash flow, build budgets and forecasts, prepare audits, and manage internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. To be successful, candidates need to be highly adept at analytics and working in challenging, fast-paced environments. This Senior Accountant role is located in Appleton, Wisconsin within the Paper/Packaging field. The company boasts excellent compensation and benefits and offers potential for advancement.
How you will make an impact
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Provide assistance in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external
Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Present Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Offer involvement in various department-wide initiatives
Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests
Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Administer Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Requirements
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Experience in SOX control execution/documentation
Month end closings experience desired
Cost analysis experience
Expertise in cost analysis
Proficiency in cost accounting
General familiarity with journal entries
Practical knowledge of Month-end Journal Entries
Proven knowledge of Fixed Asset Accounting
Asset Inventory experience
Well-founded grasp of Fixed Asset Ledger
Ability to meet deadlines
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Exceptional time management skills preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
5+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Experience with ERP systems
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Salary: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Appleton, WI
Date Posted: February 8, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 04620-0011697990
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance