Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The primary function of this role is to execute crucial accounting operations, including handling both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, invoicing, and expense reports. The Staff Accountant will also provide essential support to the Controller, ensuring the accurate and systematic completion of all tasks in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. If you or someone you know interested in this Staff Accountant position and want to work for a growing, employee focused company, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details!

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and manage AP/AR operations and expense management

• Assist with bookkeeping tasks, reconciliations, and month-end journal entries

• Monitor reports and ensure their accuracy

• Provide clerical support to the accounting department

• Analyze information from the general ledger system and department heads to prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements

• Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system

• Create spreadsheet reports for information analysis and verification

• Record and maintain files for general ledger entries

• Accrue expenses and assign account numbers as necessary for payment preparation

• Reconcile accounts and request disbursements

• Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to implement best practice accounting procedures

• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information

• Assist with credit card and bank account reconciliations

• Support the Finance team with audits, month-end closings, and other projects as needed

• Input detailed and accurate entries into QuickBooks/ERP systems

• Adhere to established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role

• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing

• Demonstrated ability to perform Bank Reconciliations accurately and efficiently

• Solid understanding of General Ledger management and operations

• Experience in recording and maintaining Journal Entries accurately

• Familiarity with Month End Close procedures and tasks

• Proficiency in using NetSuite or similar accounting software

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.

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