Ref ID: 04540-0011128668Classification: Staff AccountantCompensation: $19.00 to $22.00 hourlyIf you're looking to further your career in accounting and enjoy solving complex problems, Accountemps has a terrific short-term temporary Staff Accountant position in the Non-Profit industry for you to check out. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. You will have responsibility for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in compliance, review schedules for the reporting processes, and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position is very involved as it will produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Gaithersburg, Maryland region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.What you get to do every day- Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules- Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation- Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner- Participate in various department-wide initiatives- Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed- Partake in annual closing processes- Help with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP- Competent with spreadsheets and databases- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges- Proficient with spreadsheets and databases- Ability to meet deadlines- The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills- Efficient in ERP systems- Solid understanding of Microsoft Great Plains Accounting- Expertise in Accounts Payable (AP)- Proficiency in numeric data entry- Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment- Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics- 1+ years of recent and relevant accounting experienceIf you are interested, email your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resume]Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills - helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague. Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.