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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Dearborn, Michigan
Description There's currently a long-term contract / temporary position available for an experienced Staff Accountant with Robert Half. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will play an active role in compliance, collaborate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. This Dearborn, Michigan based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.
Key responsibilities
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
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 Requirements - Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Proficient in ERP systems
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Great attention to detail
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Analyze Financial Statements experience
General ledger experience desired
Command of Bank Account Reconciliation
Practical knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Journal entries experience
General familiarity with Accounts Payable (AP)
Demonstrated knowledge of VLOOKUP
Adeptness in Pivot Table
Month-end Close Activities experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
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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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