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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description
Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a temporary opportunity with a fast-growing mid-sized company. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
Role & Responsibilities
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Credentials BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
At least 2 years of Accounting experience
Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program skills required
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Oracle, or PeopleSoft
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize tasks
Desired Skills
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
CPA an added plus
Please call Robert Half if you are interested in learning more about our open opportunities.
Requirements
Strong Attention to Detail
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel
Prior Staff Accountant experience with 1-5 years of experience is preferred
Prior experience with a midsize to large ERP such as Workday, NetSuite, Oracle, JDE, PeopleSoft, Great Plains
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