Description A growing company in the Retail industry is looking for an efficient Staff Accountant to join them. Apply through Robert Half today! Based in the Chesapeake, Virginia region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted short-term contract / temporary to hire opportunity where effort is rewarded. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. This position will require a fair amount of time dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. 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.Responsibilities
Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision
Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed
Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments
Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management
Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
Partake in annual closing processes
Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP Requirements - Efficient in ERP systems
5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases
Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
Accounting Entries experience
Fixed assets experience
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) .