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Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Location: NY: NEW YORK
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-19

Company Name: Robert Half International
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: Senior Accountant

Corporate Accounting is searching for a motivated individual to join its Accounting Research and Procedures Section. Successful candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of accounting/finance experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal and mathematical skills are essential. Proficiency in MS Office products is also required. Familiarity with the CARE system, utility accounting, accounting for derivatives, and the preparation of financial statements on a regulatory (FERC) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis and an overall knowledge of GAAP are preferred. Responsibilities: The selected candidate will perform functions necessary to maintain and update the accounting books and records, and prepare financial reports and analyses in compliance with applicable accounting, tax and regulatory requirements. In addition, may assist the accounting supervisor in directing, instructing, coordinating and controlling the effort of employees who perform accounting routines relative to department responsibilities. Selected candidate will also be responsible to ensure compliance with Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Prepare various accounting or financial related data, analyses, schedules or reports of the Company’s accounts. Assist the accounting supervisor in the supervision, control and follow-up of other department activities and in his/her absence may supervise union personnel and assist other department personnel as required. Under the direction of the accounting supervisor, review work of the group for accuracy and compliance with Company procedures and identify any problems affecting internal control where applicable. Independently perform research and analyses. Assist in operation and control of various department systems/software, including updating, training, maintenance or modifications where applicable. Learn new systems and technology as required. Instruct, guide and inform new employees as to the requirements of their assigned jobs. Prepare and/or assist in preparation of various information (data or written) for books, budgets, rate cases, audits and other studies as directed. Research and prepare, and/or assist in such, opinions and procedures relative to department responsibilities. Review relative accounting, tax, or regulatory laws, decisions and opinions to keep informed of changes as they apply to position or area of responsibility. Do not Miss out! For extremely confidential consideration, interested candidates should email Nicole Kroeber at nicole.kroeber@roberthalf.com. Are you making your market potential in accounting and finance? E-mail me or call me at 212.983.1800 for a free copy of our new 2008 Robert Half Salary Guide. Do you not see the perfect role that fits you? Type my name in the “Keyword” box on the Job Boards, and you will see all the roles I am currently working on! Additional Information Location: NEW YORK, NY

Job ID: 02940-116158

Experience: Intermediate Account Analysis, Intermediate MS Excel, None, None None.

Unit: Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Please refer to Job code rhii-02940116158 when responding to this ad.

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