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Robert Half Staff Accountant in OAK BROOK, Illinois
Description
Exciting career-building opportunity at a rapidly growing firm located in Downtown Chicago!!
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity with a respected company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, various aspects of internal reporting will be under your responsibility. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. Also, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position plays an intricate part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Oak Brook, Illinois area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Key responsibilities
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives
Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
In-depth experience with reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Manage intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Requirements
Requirements:
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Skilled with ERP systems
Microsoft Excel experience
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Recent and relevant accounting experience
To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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