Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Caseyville, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity.
  • Complete account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial records are current and reliable.
  • Support month-end close activities, including reviewing balances, organizing supporting documentation, and helping produce clean financial information.
  • Analyze accounting data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve the consistency of financial reporting.
  • Absorb financial statement cleanup and organize large sets of accounting information for review and decision-making.
  • Contribute to payroll-related accounting tasks and help ensure timely and accurate recording of payroll activity.
  • Use advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and related data analysis tools, to extract, organize, and interpret financial data.
  • Help maintain stability within the accounting function during periods of growth, team change, or evolving business processes.
  • Collaborate effectively in a fully in-office setting with both local and offshore team members to support shared accounting objectives.

Requirements

  • Experience in staff accounting or a related accounting role supporting core financial operations.
  • Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
  • Familiarity with sales tax processes and the ability to manage related accounting responsibilities accurately.
  • Proven ability to review financial data, identify inconsistencies, and make sound recommendations based on analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including the use of Pivot Tables for reporting and data validation.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments where priorities may shift and processes continue to evolve.
  • Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and bring organization to accounting workflows.
  • Exposure to ERP systems beyond QuickBooks, including Acumatica or similar platforms, is preferred.

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