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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Henrietta, New York
Description Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a full-time opportunity with a respected company. In this position, the Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will put your skills towards the development and implementation of accounting policies. Also, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very complex as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Located in the Henrietta, New York area, this position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Major responsibilities
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Compose journal entries and conduct the month end close with minimal supervision
Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Manage schedules for capital lease and monthly payments
Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process
Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Manage depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on Requirements - Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Comprehensive knowledge of Analytical Skills
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills
1+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Efficient in ERP systems
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
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