Staff Accountant

at Robert Half in Palatine, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.

- Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.

- Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.

- Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.

- Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.

- Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.

- Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department.

Keys

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited U.S.-based institution.

- Proven experience working across multiple industries.

- Proficiency in using advanced accounting systems like Oracle, Sage, NetSuite, Workday, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.

- Strong knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and tax return preparation.

- Expertise in journal entries and general ledger management.

- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

+ Medical/dental/vision

+ 401K

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