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Description

We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join our team on a contract basis with a client located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles, a knack for working with large data sets, and proficiency in tools such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. The entry level accountant must have at least an Associate's Degree, pursuing a bachelor's or having completed your Bachelor's degree. Graduate students are encouraged to apply as the client is willing to provide flexibility once the school year starts back up. The position involves a mix of routine accounting tasks, month-end close activities, and ad hoc financial projects.

Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and efficiently.

• Perform detailed reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Export and analyze financial data from QuickBooks, utilizing Excel for reporting and analysis.

• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including invoice coding, processing, and check runs.

• Contribute to month-end close processes, handling expense accounts such as rents, IT expenses, and capital expenditures.

• Develop and distribute financial reports, including PowerPoint presentations for executive meetings.

• Address post-close items and support ad hoc accounting projects as needed.

• Leverage tools like Monday.com to track and organize assigned tasks effectively.

• Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF, to manage and interpret large data sets.

• Follow documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and utilize available training resources for task execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or a graduate student pursuing their Bachelor's degree.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks, with a solid understanding of general ledger coding.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and INDEX.

• Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and reconciliations.

• Ability to handle large data sets comfortably and perform detailed financial analysis.

• Familiarity with month-end close procedures and reporting requirements.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks using tools like Monday.com.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all accounting functions.

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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