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Robert Half Accountant 1 in Albany, New York
Description To be successful at this Accountant position, you should be someone who creates spreadsheets in your sleep, be looking to find your place in the accounting field. Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Accountant with a highly successful organization. This role is responsible for reviewing financial statements with a heavy data entry component. An Excel enthusiast interested in spreadsheet creation and manipulation will thrive in this entry-level position. Based in Albany, New York, this entry-level Accountant job is a long-term contract / temporary opportunity.
Responsibilities
Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts
Facilitating full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Data entry
Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit
Executing alternate duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
Investigating and fixing account discrepancies
Put together monthly journal entries Requirements - navigating basic office equipment and protocols experience desired
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
Willing to work as part of a team or independently and have the drive to take on a variety of tasks and projects
1 year of accounting experience
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
AA degree or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
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