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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Johnston, Iowa

Description You will be responsible for preparing and consolidating financial statements, analyzing and reconciling accounts, analyzing cash flow, creating budgets and forecasts, preparing audits, and managing internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. The role requires superb analytical skills, and the work environment is challenging and fast-paced. Great compensation, benefits, and chances for advancement are all part of the package.

Your responsibilities in this role

  • Produce monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management purposes

  • Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.

  • Partake in various department-wide initiatives

  • Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors

  • Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests

  • Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary

  • Produce error-free monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables such as journal entries, reconciliations, reports in compliance with GAAP

  • Formulate Balance Sheet account reconciliations

  • Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process Requirements - Month end closings experience preferred

  • Account reconciliation experience required

  • Proficiency in account reconciliation

  • Solid understanding of budget forecasting

  • Adeptness in financial statement preparation

  • Month end closings experience highly desired

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills

  • Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

  • Exceptional time management skills preferred

  • Efficient in ERP systems

  • BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred

  • Skill with corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required

  • Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance

  • Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued

  • Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

  • Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • 2+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience

  • Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

  • Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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