Staff Accountant

Description

The Professional Services company Robert Half is searching for an efficient Staff Accountant to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will lend your skills in assisting the development and implementation of 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 plays an intricate part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Memphis, Tennessee area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.

Major responsibilities

Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP Partake in a variety of department-wide initiatives Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks In-depth experience with reconciling month end balance sheet accounts Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management Organize and review a variety of financial data, reporting it in a way that is useful and understandable Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions

Requirements

Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines Proficient with spreadsheets and databases Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment Current and relevant ERP system experience Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills Month-end Close Activities experience desired Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR) Foundational knowledge in bank reconciliations Prepare Financial Statements experience highly desired BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics Spreadsheet and database capabilities Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement Recent and relevant accounting experience

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