Description Robert Half has partnered with an esteemed organization in the Real Estate - Other industry to find a Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. In the role of Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will have charge 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. An involved position, you will be producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. The Fairfax, Virginia based company offering this multi-faceted, challenging long-term contract / temporary opportunity provides a thriving environment where innovation is encouraged and effort is rewarded.Responsibilities
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist in 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
Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules Requirements - 5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Solid understanding of numeric data entry
Practical knowledge of billing
Daily Cash Management experience highly preferred
Command of report generation
Earlier work involving Microsoft Great Plains Accounting
Foundational knowledge in journal entries
Demonstrated knowledge of escrow
Background working with Daily Cash Management
Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in wire transfer
General familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR)
Adeptness in Cash Deposits
Account reconciliation experience
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Skilled with ERP systems
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Ability to meet deadlines
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) .
Full-time