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Robert Half Accountant in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Description Looking to take the next step in your accounting career? Check out this fantastic opportunity for a Staff Accountant through Robert Half at a dynamic firm. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will have charge over many aspects of internal reporting. Your duties will also include participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits. A very involved position, the Staff Accountant spends a good deal of time producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Located in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin area, the company offering this challenging long-term contract / contract / temporary opportunity provides a thriving environment and rewards effort.
How you will make an impact
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Requirements - Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Great Plains Accounting experience preferred
Experience with Monthly Financial Reporting
Financial reporting experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of month end closings
Adeptness in account reconciliation
Strong familiarity with retail
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
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