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.