Description Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity with a reputable company. 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. You will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting throughout the monthly close. You will lend your skills to developing and implementing accounting policies. Also, you will take part in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position plays an intricate part in producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Woodland Park, New Jersey area, at a company where effort is rewarded.

What you get to do every day

• Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks

• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

• Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives

• Assemble analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management reporting

• Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation

• Upon request, take part in special projects and impromptu reporting

• Conduct month end close and compose journal entries with minimal supervision

• Regularly maintain and reconcile journal entries

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll

• In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts

• Manage intercompany reconciliation, billings, and transactions

• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules

• Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable Requirements

· BA in Accounting

· Sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· 2-3 years of General Accounting experience (B/S, P& L account analyses, journal entry preparation, bank reconciliation etc.

· Strong Excel skills and proficient with other MS Office applications

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong communication skills (written and oral)

· Highly organized with ability to multitask to meet deadlines

· Knowledge of Access, PeopleSoft NVision, Foxlt, Winzip, Quickbooks

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