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Robert Half International Staff Accountant in El Segundo, California
Description
The innovative team at Robert Half Finance is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to help further their efforts in the IT Software industry on a full-time basis. In this position, the Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will put your skills towards 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 position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the El Segundo, California area, at a company where effort is rewarded.
What you get to do every single day
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
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Requirements
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Good Excel skills
Proven knowledge of month end closings
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Proficiency in fixed assets
Experience with journal entries
Check Runs experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Critical thinking skills and the ability to retain complex work directions
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
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Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Yearly
Location: El Segundo, CA
Date Posted: September 30, 2020
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 00510-0011574608
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance