Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the finance team on a Contract basis in Boston, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment and help maintain accurate financial records during a period of limited department coverage. The position will focus on core accounting operations such as reconciliations, month-end activities, invoice processing, and audit support while providing dependable analytical assistance to finance leadership.
Responsibilities:• Manage daily cash and banking activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and reconciling accounts against the general ledger.
• Support the monthly close process by preparing account reconciliations, maintaining supporting schedules, and assisting with journal entries and account analysis.
• Process invoices and other financial transactions with attention to proper coding, approvals, and documentation across accounts payable and related activities.
• Investigate discrepancies in account balances, outstanding items, and unusual transactions, then take action to resolve reconciling differences promptly.
• Prepare audit support materials by organizing schedules, validating transaction details, and matching financial activity to source documentation.
• Analyze financial data in Excel to create clear summaries, identify trends or variances, and provide reporting support to finance leadership as needed.
• Assist with budget and expense review by monitoring activity, highlighting irregular spending patterns, and contributing to special finance projects.• Demonstrated experience in staff accounting or general ledger accounting roles.
• Strong working knowledge of bank reconciliations, month-end close, and journal entry preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and present meaningful financial insights.
• Experience reviewing invoices, account activity, and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to research discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and manage multiple priorities in an onsite environment.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, corporate tax returns, and broader general ledger processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, and communication skills to support day-to-day finance operations effectively.
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