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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Springfield, Massachusetts
Description
Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity with a reputable company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will lend your skills in assisting the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the reporting processes. This Springfield, Massachusetts area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
How you will make an impact
Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Manage intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Conduct month end close and compose journal entries with minimal supervision
Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP
Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease
Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested
Please email resumes to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com
Requirements
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Month end closings experience
Nonprofit Organizations experience
General ledger experience preferred
Account reconciliation experience
Foundational knowledge in Journal Entry Preparation
-BS in Accounting
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Please email resumes to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com
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