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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced 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. You will participate in compliance including quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. 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

  • Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

  • 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

  • Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed

  • Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll

    Requirements

  • 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

  • Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger

  • Budget forecasting experience preferred

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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