Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity. In this position, the Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. Also, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This role is very integrated as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Louisville, Kentucky area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.

How you will make an impact

• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
• Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable
• Implement, maintain, and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request
• Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions
• Periodic maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
• In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
• Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
• Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision
• Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
• Partake in various department-wide initiatives
• Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
• Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
• Less than one year of experience required
• Great attention to detail
• Skilled with ERP systems
• Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
• Competent with spreadsheets and databases
• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
• Microsoft Great Plains Accounting experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings
• Account reconciliation experience preferred
• Strong familiarity with journal entries

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