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If you're looking to further your career in accounting and enjoy solving complex problems, Robert Half has a terrific contract Staff Accountant position available for you to check out. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You will promote the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, 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 is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the St. Paul, Minnesota area, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
Job Responsibility
Preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation
Promote the development and implementation of accounting policies
Participate in compliance, interact with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes
Produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Efficient in ERP systems
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Adeptness in journal entries
Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account/bank reconciliation, etc.
Foundational knowledge in Microsoft Excel
Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance