Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity in the industry for a Staff Accountant based in Forest Park, Illinois. This role involves various accounting and financial analysis responsibilities, with the option to work remotely for a few days a week upon approval.

• Manage all aspects of the month-end close process
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
• Record various cash transfers between companies in ERP system and reconcile to other companies monthly
• Assist with year-end audit process
• Prepare and submit customer waivers as needed
• Establish and maintain internal controls
• Analyze and report job costing monthly
• Complete the billing/invoicing process
• Maintain customer receivables
• Enter AP invoices into ERP system and ensure timely payment to suppliers
• Prepare and file sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare credit applications and other requests as needed
• Work closely to ensure all jobs are properly recorded
• Participate in various meetings with key employees
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Proficiency in conducting Bank Reconciliations
• Experience with General Ledger operations
• Ability to prepare and post Journal Entries
• Familiarity with Month End Close procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Table and VLOOKUP functions
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
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