Jobs · Finance · New York

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · New York, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteFinanceTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Review and clear unapplied customer payments by researching account activity and matching receipts to outstanding balances.
  • Analyze aged accounts payable items, investigate unresolved vendor balances, and assist with bringing open obligations up to date.
  • Prepare and post routine journal entries to support accurate financial reporting and ledger maintenance.
  • Reconcile account balances across receivable, payable, and general ledger records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to sort, validate, and interpret large accounting data sets.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and resolve exceptions affecting daily accounting operations.

Requirements

  • Experience in an Entry-Level Accountant or similar accounting support role.
  • Hands-on knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and account reconciliation processes.
  • Ability to prepare journal entries and work within the general ledger accurately.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP, for managing large volumes of financial data.
  • Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable accounting software is strongly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve outstanding accounting items efficiently.

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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Skills

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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Benefits

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.

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