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Robert Half International Staff Accountant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Description
Accountemps is on the look-out for an organized individual with accounting chops to join a growing Healthcare organization in the long-term temporary role of Staff Accountant. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare 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. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact 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 Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Cedar Rapids, IA based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.
Major responsibilities
Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner
Support capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Oversee the creation of monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for reporting to management
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Take part in various department-wide initiatives
**If you are interested in this opportunity, please email ryan.olson@accountemps.com
Requirements
Vow to meet business deadlines
Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases
5+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Demonstrated ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Spreadsheet and database capabilities
Balance Sheet Reconciliation experience highly preferred
Practical knowledge of Reconcile Balance Sheet Account
Command of Ad Hoc Reporting
Experience with fund accounting
Comprehension of grant accounting
Prior experience with budgeting
Audit Reports experience
Previous experience working with cash flow statements
Background working with Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Bank reconciliations experience highly valued
Strong familiarity with Annual Reports
Practical knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
Deep understanding of Journal Entry
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
High attention to detail
Proficient in ERP systems
**If you are interested in this opportunity, please email ryan.olson@accountemps.com
Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.
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Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 / Hourly
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Date Posted: January 7, 2021
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Reference: 01520-9502809403
Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance
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