Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: March 20, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionAccountemps is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant with an eye for accuracy to fill a long-term temporary position at a growing company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will play an active role in compliance, collaborate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. Based in the Valencia, California region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. For immediate consideration please email your resume to angelica.thompson@roberthalf.comKey responsibilities

• Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
• Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management
• Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
• Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules
• Take part in various department-wide initiatives
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
• Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
• Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAPRequirements
  • Recent and relevant accounting experience
  • Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
  • Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"
  • Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
  • Accounting Functions experience preferred
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Competent with spreadsheets and databases
  • Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
  • Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
  • BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
  • Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
  • Efficient in ERP systemsAccountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies every year since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.roberthalf.com/accountemps to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $17.92 - $20.75 / HourlyLocation: Valencia, CADate Posted: March 11, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 03070-0011418132Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance

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