Staff Accountant
Description Robert Half is searching for a Staff Accountant. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you'll have responsibility over many aspects of internal reporting. You will also participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the reporting processes. This position involves a good deal of time spent on producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Located in the Sykesville, Maryland area, the company offering this challenging long-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity provides a thriving environment and rewards effort.Responsibilities
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives Requirements - Proficient in ERP systems
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
Well-founded grasp of general ledger
Expertise in account reconciliation
Experience with account reconciliation
Bank Account Reconciliation experience
Microsoft Great Plains Accounting experience
Foundational knowledge in Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Proven knowledge of Fixed asset management
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Great attention to detail
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
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) .