Job Information
Robert Half International Staff Accountant in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Description
Accountemps is searching for a Staff Accountant for a long-term temporary opportunity with a fast-growing company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will provide support in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will play an active role in compliance, collaborate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded and the role is based in the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey region.
Your responsibilities
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management
Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed
Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Requirements
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
Navision experience desired
Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel
Month end closings experience preferred
Expertise in Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics
Skilled with ERP systems
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire 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 named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
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Salary: $19.79 - $22.91 / Hourly
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Date Posted: February 19, 2021
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 02710-0011707133
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance