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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Riverdale, New Jersey

Description

Our Global Manufacturing client is looking to bring on a Staff Accountant to join their team. This position is based in Wayne, NJ. As the Staff Accountant in this role, you will be handling a range of responsibilities from preparing sales & use tax returns to organizing financial records, assisting in the month end, quarter end and year end closes and support the Sr. Accounting Manager on other various tasks. Having prior Sales & Use Tax knowledge/experience is highly preferred in this role.

The responsibilities in the role are as follows:

• Conduct sales tax return preparation and filing across various states and counties.

• Manage the preparation and processing of monthly journal entries.

• Engage actively in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.

• Carry out reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Deliver ad hoc reports and handle state filings as required.

• Undertake ad hoc analysis and projects in line with financial operations.

• Keep financial records up-to-date and well-organized.

• Oversee fixed asset and lease reporting activities.

• Propose improvements or adjustments to existing processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

  • 2+ years of experience in

  • Demonstrated experience with General Ledger management

  • Familiarity with Tax - Sales & Use policies and procedures

  • Strong knowledge of Journal Entries

  • Self-Starter who has that "can-do" attitude approach

  • Capable of executing Month End Close procedures

  • Strong MS Excel skills

  • Experience in Fixed Asset Accounting is essential but not required

  • Proficiency in Month-end Close Activities is a must

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.

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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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