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Robert Half Staff Accountant in LEETSDALE, Pennsylvania
Description If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. This is career-building opportunity is located in the Leetsdale, Pennsylvania region and offered on a short-term contract / temporary basis. The duties of Staff Accountant include fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, and the preparation of monthly and year-end closings. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You will also be in charge of many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will be in charge of communicating with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, playing an active role in compliance, and looking over schedules for the reporting processes.
Major responsibilities
Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP
Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation Requirements - Competent with spreadsheets and databases
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Strong familiarity with general ledger
Command of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
Bookkeeping experience preferred
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
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