We're looking for Accountant candidates who create spreadsheets in their sleep, and are looking to find their places in the accounting field. Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Accountant with a highly successful organization. In this position, you will review financial statements with a heavy data entry component. You'll thrive in this entry-level position if you're an Excel enthusiast interested in spreadsheet creation and manipulation. For this short-term contract / temporary position, you should be willing to work in New York, New York.Major responsibilities- Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes- Enter data- Put together monthly journal entries- Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned- Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit- Investigating and fixing account discrepancies