Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned engagements, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice handling, payment tracking, and customer billing support.
• Auxiliary with sales tax documentation and related reporting requirements in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Provide dependable accounting support for special projects, interim coverage needs, and priority assignments across client organizations.
• Adjust quickly to different workflows, systems, and team structures while maintaining consistent service and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to clarify financial information, address concerns, and help keep engagements on track.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.
• Practical knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience handling bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities.
• Familiarity with sales tax processes and supporting related financial reporting tasks.
• Ability to work successfully in changing environments and manage multiple priorities with minimal disruption.
• Strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to working with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability in completing financial work.

Qualifications

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Skills

Robert Half offers contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Benefits

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.