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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Hartford, Connecticut
Description
Contact: Salvatore.Zappulla@Roberthalf, if you meet the qualifications send your resume to Salvatore.Zappulla@RobertHalf.
If you're looking to further your career as a Staff Accountant, the innovative team at Robert Half is currently offering a permanent opportunity that you might be interested in. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. Throughout the monthly close, you will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. Lend your skills towards developing and implementing accounting policies. Also, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position plays an intricate part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Hartford, Connecticut area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
What you get to do every single day
Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Compose analyses for income statements and monthly balance sheets for management reporting
Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting
Partake in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Requirements - Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
ERP system experience
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Wide ranging experience with Epicor
General ledger experience
Practical knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning
Journal entries experience preferred
Well-founded grasp of standard costs
Previous experience working with manufacturing
Good understanding of Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Month end closings experience desired
Quality experience with enterprise resource planning
Deep understanding of Accounts Provisioning
Earlier work involving SAP
Proven knowledge of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
General familiarity with standard costs
Expertise in Accounts Payable (AP)
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