Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Memphis, Tennessee. The role will primarily involve working within a county clerk's office, assisting with the clean-up of past due books and reconciliations. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the General Ledger (G/L) and post journal entries as needed, in addition to reconciling a large backlog of accounts.Responsibilities: Assist in the clean-up of one year's worth of past due books and reconciliations Regularly work with the General Ledger System and post journal entries as required Conduct Bank Reconciliations and Cash Reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded Collaborate with the team to manage a significant backlog of reconciliations Contribute to the Month End Close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up-to-date Consistently maintain accurate customer credit records Address and resolve customer credit inquiries in a timely and detail oriented manner Closely monitor customer credit accounts and take appropriate action to collect delinquent payments Process customer credit applications accurately and efficiently. Requirements Proficiency in General Ledger System is required Ability to post journal entries accurately and efficiently Experience with month-end close procedures Demonstrated ability in performing bank reconciliations Expertise in cash reconciliations is essential 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) .
