Jobs · Accounting · Maryland

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Linthicum, MD · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Long-term contract opportunity focusing on maintaining accurate financial records, completing account reconciliations, and contributing to smooth monthly and year-end close activities.

Responsibilities

  • Review balance sheet and general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to confirm accuracy.
  • Prepare reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and follow through on outstanding items until they are fully resolved.
  • Research discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams to correct errors in a timely manner.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles by posting journal entries, recording accruals, and maintaining accounting documentation.
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, including accounting-related support for system or software updates when applicable.
  • Assist with additional accounting and finance duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience with strong exposure to general ledger reconciliation.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, including GAAP-based concepts.
  • Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to investigate complex accounting issues, analyze financial data, and resolve discrepancies independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for account analysis, reconciliation support, and reporting tasks.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; equivalent experience with relevant accounting coursework will also be considered.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

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