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Robert Half International Accounting Assistant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
Description
If you want to work for an innovative company, Robert Half Finance has an opportunity for you as a full-time Accounting Assistant. Are you driven by a challenging work environment with many components? You might thrive in this role. To succeed in this Accounting Assistant role, you will need to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, account reconciliation, accounts receivable and collections. Based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This could be the ideal position for you, if you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
Major responsibilities
- Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
-Collections, Accounts Receivable, Billing
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
In-depth experience with reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
Requirements
Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Excel
Practical knowledge of Aging Reports
General familiarity with Aging Accounts
Cash applications experience
Proven knowledge of account reconciliation
Billing experience
Command of Consumer Collections
Solid understanding of Cash Collections
Journal entries experience
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Skilled with ERP systems
Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Salary: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Yearly
Location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Date Posted: February 8, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 04600-0011695575
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance