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Robert Half International Staff Accountant in CHICAGO, Illinois
Description
To apply to this Staff Accountant role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky (john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m)
Responsibilities
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Compose analyses for income statements and monthly balance sheets for management reporting
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process
Survey and organize various financial data, reporting it in a useful and understandable manner
Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting
Manage schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Requirements
Less than one year of experience is acceptable
Strong attention to detail
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Strong familiarity with account analysis
Expertise in account reconciliation
Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Word
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Skilled with ERP systems
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills]
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Salary: DOE
Location: CHICAGO, IL
Date Posted: February 12, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 01300-0011226307
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance