Description Are you an experienced accountant with a keen eye for accuracy? Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant at a rapidly-growing organization in the Non-Profit industry that you should check out! This is career-building opportunity is located in the Jacksonville, Florida region and offered on a long-term contract / temporary to hire basis. As Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. Be prepared to dedicate a fair amount of time to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You'll also have responsibility over various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes.Key responsibilities
Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Requirements - Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Recent and relevant accounting experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
General familiarity with Open Invoice
Proven knowledge of Inventory Audits
Practical knowledge of Prepare Invoices
Good understanding of cash reconciliations
Earlier work involving Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
Quality experience with Process Vendor Invoices
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience required
Previous experience working with Credit Card Reconciliation
Well-founded grasp of Inventory Tracking
Financial reporting experience highly desired
Foundational knowledge in Fixed Asset Accounting
Deep understanding of grant accounting
Wide ranging experience with account reconciliation
Skills in general ledger
Comprehension of month end closings
Efficient in ERP systems
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 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) .
