Robert Half
GL Accountant
Robert Half - Dallas
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Position Description:
Our client is seeking a qualified candidate for the GL Accountant position in the Corporate Finance & Accounting Department. As an integral member of this dynamic office, the ideal candidate exemplifies the firm's four core values—integrity, uniqueness, enjoyment and ever forward—and must have solid communication skills and a collaborative “can-do” attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates in depth knowledge of accounting principles
- Responsible for monthly bank reconciliations
- Responsible for multiple balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
- Assist in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparations
- Responsible for management of fixed assets, including entering fixed assets to the subledger, posting entries and reconciliation
- Review corporate overhead spending for coding accuracy including follow up, reconciling and resolving discrepancies
- Assist in preparing audit schedules at year-end
- Ability to efficiently work toward and consistently meet deadlines
- Perform special projects, other ad-hoc duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1-3 years’ experience
- Experience with full-cycle accrual accounting utilizing a subledger/general ledger accounting system
- Preferred experience in job costing and/or construction accounting
- Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Must be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize to accomplish goals
- Ability to identify and implement best practices, think strategically, plan for the long-term success of the organization and effectively delegate tasks
- Have strong attention to detail, enjoy problem solving, take initiative and have a professional and service minded approach