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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Naugatuck, Connecticut
Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with terrific organizational skills to take up a long-term contract / contract / temporary position at a growing company. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded and the role is based in the Naugautck, Connecticut region.
What you get to do every single day
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision
Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments Requirements - Knowledgeable of ERP systems
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Practical knowledge of Accounting Entries
Adeptness in Payroll Tax Reporting
Payroll tax experience preferred
Deep understanding of Cash Activity
General familiarity with Closing Entries
Demonstrated knowledge of Tax Reporting
Microsoft Excel experience highly preferred
Cash applications experience preferred
Cash Flow Reports experience
Automated Payroll experience
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