Description If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. Located in the Ashton, Maryland region, the organization offering this short-term contract / temporary opportunity provides rewards to those who dedicate extra effort in the work place. As Staff Accountant, your duties will include preparing 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. You will also be in charge of many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You'll also review schedules for the reporting processes, stay in touch with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and play an active role in compliance.Key responsibilities
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments
Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation Requirements - Recent and relevant accounting experience
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Solid understanding of AIA Billing
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Efficient in ERP systems
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills
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) .