Description If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. Based in the Baltimore, Maryland region, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted contract / temporary opportunity where effort is rewarded. In this role, the Staff Accountant is in charge of preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. The majority of time spent will be dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You'll also have responsibility over various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will be in charge of communicating with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, playing an active role in compliance, and looking over schedules for the reporting processes.Responsibilities
Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Partake in annual closing processes
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Requirements
Vow to meet business deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Excel experience
Background working with General Ledger
Experience with Ledger Reconciliations
Previous experience working with Monthly Journal Entries
Foundational knowledge in cash reconciliations
Good understanding of Posting Journal Entries
Comprehension of Ledger Journal Entries
Adeptness in reconciliations
Excel Formulas experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of Statement Reconciliations
General familiarity with bank reconciliations
Hands-on experience with Journal Entry
Practical knowledge of non-profit fund accounting
Proficiency in bank reconciliations
Prior experience with Adjusting Journal Entries
Month-end Journal Entries experience highly valued
Experience with Journal Entry Preparation
Year-end closings experience highly preferred
Earlier work involving general ledger
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Skilled with ERP systems
Recent and relevant accounting experience
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) .
Full-time