Staff Accountant - 3 To 6 Month Contract Role

Staff Accountant

The Hire Solution Texas 75115, DeSoto, Texas, United States

The Hire Solution has partnered with a nonprofit entity in the Lancaster / Desoto area for the immediate 3 to 6 month temporary need for an experienced Staff Accountant. The desired start date is within the next 1 week, so please apply right away. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Reconcile 20+ bank accounts for both operations and investment
Conduct GL to Bank Statement reconciliation
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Add newly purchased fixed assets into the ERP system, and set up corresponding depreciation schedule for each
Post cash receipts to the ERP system and make sure they appear
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Journalize accounting transactions throughout the month
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Help the accounting assistants when needed
Coordinate the budget process by developing documents and work papers; coordinating efforts with departments; managing deadlines; entering and reviewing data; and ensuring compliance.
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department's goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Legally eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
Five years of experience as a staff or senior accountant
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products