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 firm in the Light Manufacturing industry. The responsibilities of a Staff Accountant entail preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, you will have charge over many aspects of internal reporting. You will also participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Avon Lake, Ohio based company is offering a long-term contract / temporary opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.Major responsibilities- Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process- Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation- Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision- Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested- Offer descriptions of a large number of financial data and communicate insights in a useful and understandable manner- Maintain intricate 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- Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules- Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP