Staff Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing organization that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This full-time, hybrid role will support a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to both day-to-day accounting operations and broader business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, a proactive approach and a desire to contribute beyond transactional accounting by supporting analysis and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, accruals, and other recurring transactions to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to monthly close activities by assisting with period-end tasks and preparing account reconciliations for key balance sheet areas, including cash and banking activity.
• Review daily cash movement and compile routine sales-related reporting to help ensure reliable operational and financial data.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Analyze budget versus actual results, investigate variances, and identify unusual spending patterns or items that require follow-up.
• Maintain accurate financial information within reporting and accounting systems, including fixed asset records and planning data.
• Provide schedules, backup materials, and documentation needed for internal and external audit requests.
• Aid with inventory-related accounting activities, help improve accounting workflows, and collaborate with internal teams on special projects and ongoing process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for general ledger and reconciliation activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP exposure preferred
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and account analysis
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• CPA designation/eligibility or progress toward certification, preferred

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, 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

$60,000 - $75,000 USD / Yearly

Schedule

Hybrid

Contact

To apply or for more information, contact Jayanti at RH Syracuse - jayanti.mitchell@roberthalf

Location

Syracuse, NY

Posted

2026-07-02T00:00:00Z