Staff Accountant

DescriptionIf you're an experienced accountant with a knack for accuracy, Accountemps has a terrific opportunity for you to check out. The responsibilities of a Staff Accountant entail preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. Many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility during the monthly close. In addition, you'll be in communication with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, participating in compliance, and reviewing schedules for the reporting processes. The majority of time spent in this position involves producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. The Forest Park, Georgia based company offering this multi-faceted, challenging long-term temporary-to-full-time opportunity provides a thriving environment where innovation is encouraged and effort is rewarded.Your responsibilities

Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision

Maintain monthly payment schedules

Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation

Aid in 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

Be a part of various department-wide initiatives

Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management

Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Requirements

5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience

Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

Excellent attention to detail

Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

Competent with spreadsheets and databases

Comprehensive knowledge of Month-end Financial

Month-end Journal Entries experience required

Experience with bi-Monthly Payroll

Month-end Reports experience

Accounts Payable (AP) experience preferred

Proficient in ERP systems

Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. From accounting clerks and bookeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we provide you with access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the legal opportunities that match your skills and priorities — fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $22.16 - $25.66 / HourlyLocation: Forest Park, GADate Posted: June 5, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00930-0011470472Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance