Description An up-and-coming firm has teamed up with Robert Half to find an efficient Staff Accountant to join their growing team. In the role of Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you'll have responsibility over many aspects of internal reporting. Additionally, you'll be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. A good deal of time in this position will be spent on producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Plymouth, Minnesota based company is offering a long-term contract / temporary opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.Responsibilities
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Be a part of various department-wide initiatives
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner Requirements - Top notch analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Command of Month-end Close Activities
Comprehensive knowledge of Profit Loss
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Recent and relevant accounting experience
Knowledgeable of ERP systems
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