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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Edwardsville, Illinois
Description Robert Half Talent Solutions is working with a rapidly growing company in Illinois searching for a Staff Accountant.
Key Objectives:
• Perform general-ledger account reconciliations and ensure accurate financial reporting and data verification, enabling leadership to make informed decisions in alignment with company goals.
• Monitor established financial policies and procedures, while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and compliance.
• Stay informed of current and evolving financial legislation to ensure compliance with national and local regulations.
Key Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
• Conduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify data accuracy, and identify/correct errors from internal and external sources.
• Support financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and handling accruals.
• Provide operational management accounts schedules and variance commentary, along with working-capital cash-flow reports.
• Maintain and update financial records for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports for management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing trends and account information.
• Handle full-cycle accounting for affiliated companies under owner control, including smaller related party entities.
Required Staff Accountant Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 2+ years of full cycle accounting experience
• ERP system experience, intermediate MS Excel
Comprehensive benefits package and salary to $75k. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382. . Requirements Month End Close, Financial Statement Preparation, Monthly Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Monthly Accruals, Prepaid Expense, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations
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