Staff Accountant

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. Located in the Wexford, Pennsylvania area, this contract to hire role is an engaging, multi-faceted opportunity where hard work is rewarded. As Staff Accountant, your duties will include preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. Be prepared to dedicate a fair amount of time to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You'll also have responsibility over various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You'll also be reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, communicating with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and playing an active role in compliance.What you get to do every day

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

Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments

Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision

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

Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules

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

Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner

Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

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

Requirements - Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

Deep understanding of account reconciliation

Well-founded grasp of Microsoft Excel

Proven knowledge of NetSuite

Experience with data entry

Expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR)

Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

Foundational knowledge in general ledger

Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines

Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

Competent with spreadsheets and databases

ERP system experience

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

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 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) .