Staff Accountant
Robert Half · Stamford, CT · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Process invoices and payments accurately while maintaining organized accounts payable records and ensuring timely disbursements.
- Perform regular bank and brokerage account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to support complete and accurate financial records.
- Aid in the month-end close process, including account analysis, reporting schedules, and financial statement support.
- Produce recurring financial reports for investment and family office accounts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support client service needs by responding to financial inquiries and providing clear, precise accounting information.
- Maintain daily and periodic cash activity to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and balances are up to date.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment accounting, or a family office environment.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable processing, including invoice review, coding, and payment coordination.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and month-end close procedures.
- Ability to complete bank and account reconciliations accurately and investigate variances independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and data review.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and payables, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a financial services setting.