Description Robert Half is on the look-out for an organized individual with accounting chops to join a growing organization in the long-term contract / contract to permanent role of Staff Accountant. 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 be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will support 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 position is very involved as it will produce Cash Flow projections, Budgets, and Financial Statements. Based in the Danvers, Massachusetts region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.

What you get to do every day

• Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management

• Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments

• Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner

• Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

• Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules

• Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision

• Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

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

• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

• Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation Requirements - Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Recent and relevant accounting experience

• Deep understanding of account reconciliation

• Proven knowledge of general ledger

• Experience with month end closings

• Solid understanding of bank reconciliations

• Stop Loss experience preferred

• Expertise in Monthly Bank Reconciliation

• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

• Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment

• Spreadsheet and database capabilities

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

• Proficient with spreadsheets and databases

• Efficient in ERP systems

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

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