Description Take the next step in your accounting career by checking out this fantastic opportunity through Robert Half! We've partnered with an esteemed organization to find an experienced Staff Accountant for their team. In this role, you will have responsibility over the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. When it's time for the monthly close, you'll be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. Additionally, you'll be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. A very involved position, the Staff Accountant spends a good deal of time producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. The organization offering this multi-faceted long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity is based in the Princeton, New Jersey region, and provides a terrific work environment where effort is rewarded.Key responsibilities
Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, credit card transactions, and other assignments
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Assist with month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Requirements
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Deep understanding of account reconciliation
Expertise in Credit card transaction processing
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
Great attention to detail
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems
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) .
