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Robert Half Staff Accountant in CHEEKTOWAGA, New York
Description There is a terrific permanent position available for an experienced Staff Accountant at Robert Half. As Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, various aspects of internal reporting will be under your responsibility. You will lend your skills in assisting the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the reporting processes. This intricate position is involved in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Cheektowaga, New York area, at a company where effort is rewarded.
What you get to do every day
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
Compose analyses for income statements and monthly balance sheets for management reporting
Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation
Manage schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Manage reconciliation, depreciation, and fixed asset ledgers
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Survey and organize various financial data, reporting it in a useful and understandable manner Requirements - Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Efficient in ERP systems
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Vow to meet business deadlines
Solid understanding of Bank Account Reconciliation
Knowledge of general ledger
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