Staff Accountant

Description Robert Half is searching for a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract / temporary opportunity with a fast-growing company. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will hold responsibility over many aspects of internal reporting. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact 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 company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded and the role is based in the Kansas City, Missouri region.

How you will make an impact

• Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting

• Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments

• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation

• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

• Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

• Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision

• Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner

• Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules

• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP Requirements - Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)

• Recent and relevant accounting experience

• High attention to detail

• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

• Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases

• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

• Experience with ERP systems

• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Robert Half is the worlds first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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