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Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly? We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting functions.

In this position, you’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, from processing transactions and reconciling accounts to working directly with customers and vendors to resolve discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in producing accurate financial work.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and distribute invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders
  • Process receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers
  • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
  • Follow up on outstanding balances as needed
  • Partner with customers and vendors to resolve invoice issues and pricing discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing financial activity
  • Reconcile bank statements and help ensure account accuracy
  • Code financial data and other accounting information
  • Calculate costs of goods and services
  • Prepare cash deposits and disbursements
  • Provide general administrative support, including filing, correspondence, photocopying, and meeting minutes
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls
  • Operate accounting and office equipment, including 10-key calculators and computer systems

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required
  • College coursework or accounting certificate preferred
  • 4–6 years of related accounting experience

Why Candidates Will Be Excited About This Opportunity

  • Broad accounting exposure with meaningful day-to-day impact
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership and support core financial operations
  • Stable full-time schedule with consistent weekday hours
  • A role that offers variety, ownership, and collaboration across customers, vendors, and internal teams

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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