Description Looking to take the next step in your accounting career? Check out this fantastic opportunity for a Staff Accountant through Robert Half at a dynamic firm in the Health Pharm/Biotech industry. As a Staff Accountant, you'll 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 will have charge over many aspects of internal reporting. You'll also be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This New Jersey based firm has a long-term contract / temporary position available and offers an innovative work environment where effort is rewarded.Key responsibilities
Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management
Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain monthly payment schedules
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
Experience with account reconciliation
Demonstrate knowledge of SAP
General ledger experience
Adeptness in Bank Account Reconciliation
Journal entries experience
Command of Month-end Close Activities
Efficient in ERP systems
Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Mature organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
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) .