Staff Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Cordova, Tennessee, United States. This role involves handling crucial accounting tasks, utilizing a deep understanding of accounting principles and the complete accounting process. The successful candidate will be expected to review, interpret and analyze financial and budgetary reports, while continuously seeking ways to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
• Efficiently process month-end activities, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze balance sheet, revenue, and expense accounts, comparing current results to budget, prior month, and prior year amounts, and provide explanations for variances.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Utilize ERP and expert systems to gather information needed for research and reconciliation processes.
• Develop and maintain reports to communicate financial and statistical information to management and relevant functional business groups.
• Ensure updated SOPs are in place to support departmental tasks and processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in departmental tools, including Excel, Access, and other office tools.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing client schedules and worksheets as needed.
• Undertake other projects as assigned by management to support the Finance department.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of accounting processes. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Experience with bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with General Ledger management.
• Able to prepare and record journal entries.
• Capable of performing Month End Close procedures.
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP accounting software.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
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