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Robert Half Full Charge Bookkeeper in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description If you have a background in accounting as a and you're interested in taking on a challenging Full Charge Bookkeeper role with opportunity for advancement, this job may be for you. If you're looking for work as a Full Charge Bookkeeper, you might be the candidate Robert Half is looking for to prepare and process financial statements and accounts and manage all general accounting and bookkeeping essential functions. To succeed in this position, you will need excellent organizational skills, strong communication tactics, and have the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Full Charge Bookkeeper role is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.
What you get to do every day
Maintaining knowledge of current federal, state, and local legal requirements, ensuring adherence to them, filing reports, and communicating with management on needed actions
Completing bank and general ledger reconciliations; processing payroll
Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including collections
Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules
Ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Maintaining historical records by filing documents
Assembling the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet and income and cash flow statements
Overseeing accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers Requirements - Competence with financial data analysis and report generation that is prompt and accurate
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Proficient in accrual and cash basis of accounting
Background in payroll preferred
High school diploma or similar certification with an AA degree or higher in Accounting or Business recommended
- Quickbooks and Peachtree experience a plus
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Show the ability to adapt and learn new techniques and skill sets when required
Process Bi-weekly Payroll experience highly preferred
Full charge bookkeeping experience required
Background working with Process Payroll
General familiarity with payroll
Comprehensive knowledge of bookkeeping
Journal entries experience highly desired
Practical knowledge of manual payroll
Adeptness in bi-Monthly Payroll
Foundational knowledge in Accounts Receivable (AR)
Demonstrated knowledge of Full Cycle Payroll
Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Earlier work involving Microsoft Excel
3+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping
Highly organized, attentive, has a sense of urgency, flexible and able to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
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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.
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