Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Clinton
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description If you're interested in becoming a critical part of an innovative Non-Profit, you might be the full-time Accountant Robert Half is looking for. To thrive in this position, you will need to be driven by a challenging work environment with many components. Preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation will be essential for this Accountant role. If you can perform internal reporting during the monthly close, participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes, you might be a good fit for this role. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Clinton Township, Michigan area, at a company where effort is rewarded. If you are a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a talent for creating Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets, you will thrive in this role.Major responsibilities+ Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.+ Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.+ Maintains the general ledger.+ Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.+ Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.+ Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.+ Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.+ Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.+ Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.+ As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.+ Performs other related duties as assigned.+ Maintenance of budget. Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.+ At least 10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting with at least 5 years with a Non-Profit organization. + Knowledge MIP Accounting software is required.+ Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge is a plus. + Cultural competency in interacting with people from a variety of economic, racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.+ Must demonstrate attention to detail and good record-keeping skills to meet state and federal tax and nonprofit regulations. + Exhibit outstanding communication skills for working with front-line staff, management and board members, plus vendors, community donors and others.+ Possess knowledge of accounting systems with an emphasis on fund accounting, endowment/gift accounting, etc. as well as experience in financial reporting and analysis.+ Ability to create, understand, interpret, develop and communicate policies and procedures.+ Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.+ Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. - 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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