Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to ensure financial data is complete and reliable.
• Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, helping keep transactions processed accurately and on schedule.
• Absorb payroll-related accounting tasks and verify that payroll entries are recorded correctly.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by reviewing account activity and resolving discrepancies.
• Help prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and client management.
• Participate in corporate tax support activities by organizing documentation and assisting with related accounting entries.
• Adapt quickly to different client systems, workflows, and reporting needs while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• At least 2 years of broad accounting experience in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and formulas.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving ability, with a track record of taking ownership of assigned work.
• Ability to perform effectively in changing environments and adjust to new priorities quickly.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is comfortable adapting to new environments, managing core accounting processes, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Skills

• Accounting and finance
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

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.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and is competitive within the market.

Schedule

This is a permanent position with flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a range of accounting and finance projects for client organizations in Baltimore, Maryland. This position offers the stability of permanent employment along with exposure to varied assignments that strengthen technical expertise and broaden industry experience.