Staff AccountantRobert Half

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization. This contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across monthly close, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial activities while partnering with the broader accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage key parts of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records remain accurate.

Prepare and post journal entries and general ledger adjustments to support complete and timely accounting results.

Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation tracking, and related account activity.

Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances, highlighting trends and explaining notable fluctuations.

Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and support the delivery of reliable accounting data to stakeholders.

Provide audit support by organizing schedules, responding to documentation requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Contribute to general accounting operations and assist with special projects or process-related tasks as needed. Requirements Experience preparing journal entries and working within general ledger accounting processes.

Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including depreciation and asset record maintenance.

Ability to complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations with strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with month-end close procedures and financial reporting support activities.

Analytical skills to evaluate account activity and explain financial variances clearly.

Proficiency in standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and reconciliations.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-focused setting.

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