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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description If you're an experienced accountant with a keen eye for accuracy, there's an exciting opportunity through Robert Half for you to check out at a growing firm. In the role of Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. Many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close will be your reponsibility. In addition, you'll be in communication with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, participating in compliance, and reviewing schedules for the reporting processes. A very involved position, the Staff Accountant spends a good deal of time producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. The Chicago, Illinois based company offering this multi-faceted, challenging long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity provides a thriving environment where innovation is encouraged and effort is rewarded.
Your responsibilities in this role
Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation Requirements - Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Recent and relevant accounting experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Excellent attention to detail
Vow to meet business deadlines
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Deep understanding of Financial Statement
Solid understanding of GAAP Accounting
Account reconciliation experience highly desired
Financial statement preparation experience
Demonstrated knowledge of bank reconciliations
General familiarity with month end closings
Adeptness in account reconciliation
Expertise in forecasting
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
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