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Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, completing account reconciliations, and contributing to smooth monthly and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities:

• Review balance sheet and general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to confirm accuracy.

• Prepare reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and follow through on outstanding items until they are fully resolved.

• Research discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams to correct errors in a timely manner.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles by posting journal entries, recording accruals, and maintaining accounting documentation.

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including accounting-related support for system or software updates when applicable.

• Assist with additional accounting and finance duties as assigned to meet department needs.

• At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience with strong exposure to general ledger reconciliation.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, including GAAP-based concepts.

• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to investigate complex accounting issues, analyze financial data, and resolve discrepancies independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for account analysis, reconciliation support, and reporting tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent experience with relevant accounting coursework will also be considered.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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