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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Lowell, Massachusetts
Description Robert Half currently has a long-term contract / temporary position open for an experienced, organized Staff Accountant at a dynamic, growing organization. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will promote the development and implementation of 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. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Lowell, Massachusetts region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
Key responsibilities
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Requirements - Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Ability to meet deadlines
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Experience with ERP systems
Journal entries experience
Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
Deep understanding of general ledger
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Demonstrated ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
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