Staff Accountant
Robert Half · Durham, NC · Today
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis.
- Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly.
- Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts.
- Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system.
Requirements
- Absolutely no educational requirement mentioned.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience in a related role.
- Background in construction accounting is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proficiency with Sage is required.
- Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
- Solid Microsoft Office capabilities, including intermediate or higher Excel skills.
- Familiarity with HH2, Procore, sales tax, corporate tax, or corporate tax return support is a plus.
Qualifications
Preferred: Degree in Accounting or equivalent practical experience. Construction accounting background preferred but not required.
Skills
- Proficiency with Sage
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Close attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Intermediate or higher Excel skills
- Familiarity with HH2, Procore, sales tax, corporate tax, or corporate tax return support
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance are available to contract/temporary professionals. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.
Pay
The pay range for this position is not specified.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is not specified.