Staff Accountant

Description If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a short-term contract to full time Staff Accountant position with Robert Half that you may want to check out. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will play an active role in compliance, collaborate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Financial Statements, and Budgets. This Pensacola, Florida based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.How you will make an impact

Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

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

Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner

Maintain monthly payment schedules

Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management

Take part in various department-wide initiatives

Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed

Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision

Requirements

Recent and relevant accounting experience

Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

Proficient in ERP systems

Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

Strong attention to detail

Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

QuickBooks experience

Strong familiarity with bank reconciliations

Command of Full Cycle Payroll

Working knowledge of 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. Apply today!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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and 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.© 2023 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/terms-of-use) .