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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Houston, Texas
Description Robert Half is offering a permanent position for a skilled Staff Accountant to join their dynamic, rapidly-growing team. 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, various aspects of internal reporting will be under your responsibility. You will lend your skills to developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, 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. This Houston, Texas area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Your responsibilities
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable Requirements - BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Skilled with ERP systems
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Vow to meet business deadlines
Proficiency in general ledger
Journal entries experience required
Month end closings experience desired
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
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