Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting close activities, and contributing to reliable reporting across the business. The position offers the chance to work across core accounting functions while partnering with internal teams to help maintain strong financial operations.
Responsibilities:
• Manage daily general ledger activity and help keep accounting records complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Create and record journal entries for items such as accruals, prepaid expenses, and recurring transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts each month, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and supporting reporting deadlines.
• Provide assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks when additional support is needed.
• Review financial data for proper coding, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting policies.
• Prepare reports, account analyses, and supporting schedules for management, audits, and other business needs.
• Identify unusual transactions or discrepancies, research root causes, and recommend corrective action or process improvements.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K
Keys
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas and spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Experience using accounting software or enterprise financial systems.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
$70k - $85k
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