Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Robert Half
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are in need of a Staff Accountant based in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves various accounting tasks such as accounts payable process, preparing journal entries, invoices, tax forms, and reconciliations. This role also requires strong knowledge of accounting policies and procedures with an emphasis on accounts payable, general ledger, accrual-based accounting, and reconciliations. This position offers a contract to hire employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable processes including vendor entry/updates, invoice entry, coding, and check generation.

• Prepare and analyze invoices for external entities.

• Conduct reviews and analyses of invoices from related organizations and code invoices to the proper General Ledger (GL) accounts.

• Maintain the Cashbook subledgers and prepare bank reconciliations and related journal entries.

• Participate in the budget process by providing necessary support.

• Carry out month-end close processes relating to employer contributions.

• Assist in the development and documentation of policies and procedures related to assigned processes.

• Function as support role for accounting manager on various reports and analysis projects.

• Proactively identify issues and seek resolutions, suggesting efficiencies without compromising segregation of duties.

• Maintain a risk management mindset and demonstrate behaviors and competencies that support this mindset.

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Proven experience in managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Skilled in performing bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger
• Proficient in recording and analyzing journal entries
• Experience in handling month-end close procedures
• Knowledge of accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Must have legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a background check.

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