Staff Accountant

Description Robert Half is looking to find a talented, efficient Staff Accountant to join an esteemed organization. The responsibilities of a Staff Accountant entail preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. Many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close will be your reponsibility. Additionally, you'll be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position involves a good deal of time spent on producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Seattle, Washington area, this company is offering a short-term contract / temporary opportunity that's sure to challenge as well as reward effort.Key responsibilities

Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings

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

Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision

Be a part of various department-wide initiatives

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

Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments

Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP

Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules Requirements - Data entry experience

Bank reconciliations experience preferred

Proven knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings

Monthly Bank Reconciliation experience

Accounts Payable (AP) experience

Vow to meet business deadlines

Competent with spreadsheets and databases

Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

Recent and relevant accounting experience

Great attention to detail

Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Current and relevant ERP system experience

Ability to work within 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. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 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) .