Job Information
Robert Half International Staff Accountant in Garden City, New York
Description
Accountemps is currently recruiting for multiple QuickBooks Staff Accountants for our clients in the Garden City, NY area. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Nick.Crovella@accountemps.com
Role & Responsibilities
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Requirements
Desired Skills
Credentials BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
At least 2 years of Accounting experience
Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program skills required
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Blackline or ADP a plus
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, 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.
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Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 / Hourly
Location: Garden City, NY
Date Posted: January 12, 2021
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
Job Reference: 02990-9502816467
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance