Description

Robert Half has an immediate need for an entry-level Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, be a vital member of a dynamic team, and have the potential for career growth. This role could be a great match if you have an aptitude for Excel, you maintain a positive attitude, and you are open to an entry-level accounting position. This long-term contract / temporary entry-level Accountant position is located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Your responsibilities in this role

- Perform data entry

- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit

- Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned

- Prepare journal entries monthly

- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes

- Reconciling and leveling general ledger accounts

- Investigating and correcting account discrepancies- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups)

Requirements

- Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects

- High attention to detail

- Foundational knowledge in Reclassifications

- Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)

- Strong familiarity with Journal Entries

- Command of Adjusting Journal Entries

- Experience with debits

- Preferred education is an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well

- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required

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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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.

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