Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant to fill a long-term contract position at a growing Manufacturing company. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. This Chattanooga, Tennessee based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.
Key responsibilities
- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments
- Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process
- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
- Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
- Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision
- Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- 1-3 years of Staff Accountant experience
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven knowledge of ERP systems
- 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
**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration