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Robert Half International Staff Accountant in TROY, Michigan
Description Build your career in accounting with Robert Half Salaried Professional Services, now offering a full-time position for an experienced Staff Accountant that has a knack for problem-solving and enjoys new challenges. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. Throughout the monthly close, you will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will review schedules for the reporting processes, take part in compliance, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position is very complex as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Major responsibilities
Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Produce complex 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
Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Maintain fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, and reconciliation
Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision
Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process Requirements - Recent and relevant accounting experience
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience highly desired
Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel
General ledger experience preferred
Deep understanding of month end closings
Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Comprehensive knowledge of journal entries
Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Proficient in ERP systems
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