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Robert Half Accountant in Hazlet, New Jersey
Description Robert Half is currently looking for an efficient Senior Accountant with an eye for accuracy to be a part of a terrific short-term contract / temporary opportunity. Operating as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opening is located in the Hazlet, New Jersey area and will offer you great experience, strong compensation, and an attractive benefits package. We are need of a Senior Accountant with proven analytical skills and enjoys the thrill of working in a fast-paced environment. Submit your application today!
How you will make an impact
Coordinate quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
Ready monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)
Complete other projects as required
Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Function with business partners to ensure compliance with procedures and controls, corporate accounting policies, and provide support on special requests Requirements - Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing, with functional department managers
Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills
Well-founded grasp of journal entries
Proven knowledge of Grant Management
Abila MIP experience desired
General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Experience with grant accounting
Practical knowledge of month end closings
Knowledge of account reconciliation
General ledger experience
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Strong time management and organizational skills
Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Financial reporting systems proficiency is a plus
Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
Proficiency with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired
Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner
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