Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Ontario
Posted on: March 17, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionRobert Half Finance currently has a full-time opportunity for an experienced Staff Accountant to join their growing team in the Wholesale Distribution industry. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. Throughout the monthly close, you will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. Lend your skills towards developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will review schedules for the reporting processes, take part in compliance, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This role is very integrated as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Ontario, California area-based position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.Major responsibilities

• Perform the month end close and produce journal entries under minimal supervision
• Manage intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
• Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting
• Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
• Take part in various department-wide initiatives
• Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable
• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Thorough experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage schedules for capital lease and monthly payments
• Prepare monthly financial close workbooks to support the month end, quarter end and year end closing process
• Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll
• Regular maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries
• Assemble analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management reportingRequirements
  • Spreadsheet and database capabilities
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
  • Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
  • BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
  • 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
  • Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
  • Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
  • Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
  • Expertise in budget forecasting
  • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)
  • QuickBooks experience desired
  • Experience with month end closings
  • Adeptness in Annual Physical Inventory
  • Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databasesRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers for decades. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to 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.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.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 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 / YearlyLocation: Ontario, CADate Posted: March 11, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 00500-0011400850Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance

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