Accountant - Entry Level

Robert Half · Miamisburg, OH · 1 wk ago

On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

Record and post journal entries to the general ledger across key accounting areas such as cash, prepaid expenses, inventory, and accrued items.
Examine accounting transactions and ledger classifications to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with established procedures.
Evaluate financial data and reporting trends to identify issues, support reserve and asset review, and provide practical recommendations on spending-related matters.
Perform targeted analyses as needed to address business questions and assist in resolving accounting variances or unusual balances.
Recommend improvements to accounting approaches, workflows, and documentation to strengthen process efficiency and reporting quality.
Partner with internal departments and different business locations to address accounting questions, gather required information, and ensure coordinated financial activity.
Support routine accounting operations and contribute to additional finance-related tasks assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Experience working with general ledger activity, journal entries, and core accounting functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and data review.
Understanding of cash activity, prepaid accounts, accruals, and expenditure tracking.
Able to review financial records carefully and apply auditing principles to validate accuracy.
Familiarity with financial reporting practices and accounting procedures in a detail-focused environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to complete ad hoc analysis and interpret financial information.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support accounting needs across departments.

Qualifications

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.