Staff Accountant

at Robert Half in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description We are searching for a meticulous and analytical Staff Accountant to join our team in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Staff Accountant will oversee a range of accounting tasks, such as accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and journal entries. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will manage payroll for a significant number of employees and handle intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

- Conduct bank reconciliations regularly to ensure accuracy.

- Manage general ledger accounting and prepare journal entries.

- Handle intercompany accounting tasks and ensure they are completed accurately.

- Process payroll for a significant number of employees.

- Utilize Microsoft Excel to maintain and analyze financial data.

- Employ QuickBooks and Sage Software for various accounting tasks.

- Perform month-end close procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Conduct monthly bank reconciliation and ledger account reconciliation.

- Maintain accurate customer credit records and process customer credit applications. Requirements – Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar

- Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Experience with Bank Reconciliations and General Ledger management

- Ability to make Journal Entries and handle Month End Close processes

- Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage Software

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

- Experience in managing Payroll for a range of 101 to 500 employees

- Skilled in Monthly Bank Reconciliation and Ledger Account Reconciliation

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work

- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of accounting.

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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