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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Longview, Texas
Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with terrific organizational skills to take up a long-term contract / temporary position at a growing company in the Automotive industry. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of 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 very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. Based in the Longview, Texas region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
How you will make an impact
Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation Requirements - Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Current and relevant ERP system experience
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
Solid understanding of general ledger
Adeptness in Monthly Journal Entries
Deep understanding of journal entries
Foundational knowledge in Invoice Discrepancies
Adeptness in Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Good understanding of Code Invoices
Approved Invoices experience highly valued
Record Journal Entries experience highly preferred
Practical knowledge of Prepare Journal Entries
Cash posting experience preferred
Experience with Month-end Journal Entries
Earlier work involving Review Journal Entries
Proficiency in Discrepancy
Demonstrated knowledge of Post Journal Entries
Remittance experience desired
Background working with Recurring Journal Entries
General familiarity with Posting Journal Entries
Experience with Enter Vendor Invoices
Comprehension of Enter Invoices
Ledger Journal Entries experience
Bank reconciliations experience highly desired
General familiarity with Check Runs
Adjusting Journal Entries experience preferred
Prior experience with cash applications
Account Discrepancies experience required
Hands-on experience with Invoice Approvals
Practical knowledge of MAPICS
Previous experience working with Coding Invoices
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Ability to meet deadlines
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
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