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Robert Half Staff Accountant in LANSING, Michigan
Description Robert Half has a long-term contract / contract / contract / temporary to full-time opportunity available for an experienced, organized Staff Accountant at a reputable Insurance - Casualty company. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Lansing, Michigan based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.
How you will make an impact
Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed Requirements - Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Great attention to detail
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR)
Foundational knowledge in bank reconciliations
Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
Month end closings experience highly desired
Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Deep understanding of account reconciliation
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