Staff Accountant Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Description Robert Half is looking to find a Staff Accountant to join an esteemed organization in the Chattanooga area. The responsibilities of a Staff Accountant entail preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will have charge over many aspects of internal reporting. Your duties will also include participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits. This role also involves the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This company is offering a long-term contract opportunity that’s sure to challenge as well as reward effort. Your responsibilities in this role

• Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision
• Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Take part in various department-wide initiatives
• Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner
• Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
• Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management
• Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
• Maintain monthly payment schedules
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed Requirements
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of Staff Accountant experience
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven knowledge of ERP systems especially NetSuite
• Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
• Be detailed, flexible, and organized
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
• Budget management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
• All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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