Description If you're an experienced accountant with a keen eye for accuracy, there's an exciting opportunity through Robert Half for you to check out at a growing 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, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You'll also be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This role also involves the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Birmingham, Alabama based company is offering a long-term contract / contract opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.How you will make an impact
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation Requirements - Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Recent and relevant accounting experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Skills in GAAP Accounting
Knowledge of Audit Activities
Experience with Fixed Asset Accounting
Quality experience with Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Prior experience with Prepaid Expense
Hands-on experience with Sales Tax
Good understanding of intercompany
Solid understanding of Budget Processes
Comprehension of SOX
Journal entries experience preferred
Solid understanding of CapEx
General ledger experience
Deep understanding of General Journal
Proven knowledge of year end closings
Previous experience working with Intercompany Accounting
Adjusting Journal Entries experience desired
Well-founded grasp of account reconciliation
Month end closings experience highly desired
Earlier work involving Pivot Table
Wide ranging experience with VLOOKUP
General familiarity with bank reconciliations
Practical knowledge of Monthly Account Reconciliation
Proficient in ERP systems
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
