Description Robert Half is looking for an efficient, accurate Staff Accountant to fill a position at a growing company. The company offering this terrific short-term contract opportunity is based in the Des Moines Metro area and provides rewards for hard work. The Staff Accountant plays a major role in the preparation of monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. A great deal of time in this position will be spent producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. This staff Accountant will also communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, take part in compliance, and look over schedules for the reporting processes.Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Requirements
Requirements:
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
ERP system experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Ability to meet deadlines
Robert Half is the world’s 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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .