There's currently a short-term contract / temporary position available for an experienced Staff Accountant with Robert Half. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. You will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. In addition, you will support 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 very involved position works to produce Cash Flow projections, Financial Statements, and Budgets. This Tonawanda, New York based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.Key responsibilities- Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP- Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner- Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation- Maintain monthly payment schedules- Partake in annual closing processes- Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed- Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll- Be responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management