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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Forest Park, Illinois

Description We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Forest Park, Illinois. In this role, you will be tasked with various accounting and financial analysis responsibilities for our company. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity, with the possibility of remote work after initial training.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the monthly close process

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement analyses

• Set up and maintain internal controls

• Manage balance sheet account reconciliations

• Analyze and report on job costing monthly

• Complete the billing/invoicing process

• Manage customer receivables

• Prepare and submit customer waivers as needed

• Enter Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system and ensure timely payment to suppliers

• Record various cash transfers between companies in ERP system and reconcile monthly

• Collaborate closely with the President to ensure all jobs are accurately recorded

• Assist with the year-end audit process

• Prepare and file sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Prepare credit applications and other requests as needed

• Run and participate in various meetings with key employees. Requirements • Possess skills in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Demonstrated ability in Bank Reconciliations

• Proficient in General Ledger management

• Experience in making Journal Entries

• Familiar with Month End Close procedures

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Pivot Table and VLOOKUP functionalities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• High level of integrity and dependability

• Familiarity with accounting software is a plus

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

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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