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Robert Half Staff Accountant in St. Paul, Minnesota
Description
If you're looking to further your career in accounting and enjoy solving complex problems, Robert Half has a terrific contract Staff Accountant position available for you to check out. 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, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You will promote the development and implementation of 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 position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the St. Paul, Minnesota area, this company offers an engaging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.
Major responsibilities
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner
*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.
Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
5+ years' experience in accounting
Advanced knowledge of Excel
SAP and ADP experience preferred
Experience with computerized general ledger systems
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and resolve issues
Self-starter and independent
Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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