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Robert Half Staff Accountant in MEMPHIS, Tennessee
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. Based in the Memphis, Tennessee area, this exciting long-term contract / contract / temporary opportunity is set in an engaging work place where hard work is rewarded. As Staff Accountant, your duties will include preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. This position will require a time commitment, since it produces Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, you'll also be charged with various aspects of internal reporting. You'll also be involved in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes.
Key responsibilities
Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner
Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments Requirements - Ability to meet deadlines
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Foundational knowledge in GAAP Accounting
Journal entries experience preferred
Strong familiarity with bank reconciliations
General ledger experience desired
Experience with ERP systems
Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
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