If you're an experienced accountant with a keen eye for accuracy, there's an exciting opportunity through Robert Half for you to check out at a growing firm. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You'll also be responsible for various aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You'll also be participating in compliance, reviewing schedules for the reporting processes, and staying connected with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. A good deal of time in this position will be spent on producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Apex, North Carolina based firm has a long-term contract / temporary position available, and offers an innovative work environment where effort is rewarded.Your responsibilities in this role- Execute month end close, journal entries, with little supervision- Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP- Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll- Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed- Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules- Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation- Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting