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Robert Half Accountant in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Description Robert Half is seeking an ambitious, experienced Staff Accountant for a permanent position within a prestigious Construction/Contractor company. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Rolling Meadows, Illinois area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Responsibilities
In-depth experience with reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process, which includes monthly financial close workbook preparation
Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
Survey and organize various financial data, reporting it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
Manage reconciliation, depreciation, and fixed asset ledgers
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Assemble analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management reporting
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision Requirements
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Proficient in ERP systems
Competent with spreadsheets and databases
Recent and relevant accounting experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
GAAP Accounting experience highly desired
Prior experience with Collaboration
Attendance experience preferred
Hands-on experience with Consumer Electronics
Demonstrated knowledge of Workstation Support
Operations experience
Previous experience working with Methods
Foundational knowledge in Balance Sheet Account
Experience with time management
Adeptness in finance
Policy experience preferred
General ledger experience highly preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of data entry
General familiarity with budgeting
Background working with financial reporting
Practical knowledge of Perform Ad Hoc Financial
Deep understanding of Company Policy
Comprehension of Discrepancy
Teamwork experience desired
Good understanding of Engineering
Strong familiarity with procedures
Auditing experience highly desired
Earlier work involving journal entries
Knowledge of Research Analysis
Construction experience highly valued
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