Description Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a permanent opportunity with a reputable company. As Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. Throughout the monthly close, you will also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting. You will lend your skills in assisting the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity in the Columbia, Maryland area, at a company where effort is rewarded.How you will make an impact- Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks- Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP- Produce journal entries and perform the month end close under minimal supervision- Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations- Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll- Manage depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation- Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested- Produce analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for reporting by management- Partake in various department-wide initiatives- Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries- Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable- Manage schedules for monthly payments and capital lease- Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation Requirements - Efficient in ERP systems- Month-end Close Activities experience- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics- Recent and relevant accounting experienceRobert 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 US 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. (C) 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) .