Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Appleton
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionJoin the efforts of a dynamic, rapidly-growing firm in the Manufacturing industry as a Staff Accountant by checking out this opportunity with Accountemps. This company is located in the Appleton, Wisconsin region and is offering a dynamic, mulit-faceted long-term temporary opportunity where effort is rewarded. In this role, the Staff Accountant holds responsibility for preparing monthly and year-end closings, fixed asset maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. You will also be in charge of many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will take part in compliance, communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes.Your responsibilities in this role

• Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
• Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
• Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
• Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
• Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments
• Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
• Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to managementRequirements
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
  • Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Excel Formulas
  • Month end closings experience desired
  • Account reconciliation experience required
  • Adeptness in Adjusting Journal Entries
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation experience preferred
  • Journal entries experience
  • Strong familiarity with Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
  • Knowledgeable of ERP systems
  • Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
  • Spreadsheet and database capabilities
  • Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
  • Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
  • Advanced organizational, written and verbal communication skills
  • 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
  • Ability to work within spreadsheets and databasesFor immediate consideration, please send an updated resume to michelle.martin@roberthalf.com.Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $15.84 - $18.34 / HourlyLocation: Appleton, WIDate Posted: January 10, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04630-0011328486Staffing Area: Accountemps

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