Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time, salaried Staff Accountant position directly with Robert Half Finance and Accounting, not a contract role. As an internal employee of a leading professional services firm, Robert Half specializes in providing skilled finance and accounting professionals to support a diverse range of client needs. This role is crucial as it deploys you to various client locations, typically for 3-6 month projects, where you will provide essential accounting support and contribute to their operational success. The position is designed to offer a unique blend of career stability, including full benefits and paid time between projects, alongside the professional growth that comes from tackling new challenges and gaining experience across multiple industries every few months.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Client locations (project-based)
• Pay: $60000–$75000 yearly
• Mission: Provide specialized accounting support to various clients on a project basis, gaining diverse industry experience and new skills while ensuring financial stability.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger & Month-End: Manage general ledger accounting, including maintaining journal entries, performing reconciliations, and executing month-end close activities.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules for various client reporting needs.
• Transactional Accounting: Handle accounts payable and receivable processes, such as invoice processing, managing billing, conducting cash applications, and diligent payment tracking.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Data Management & Analysis: Utilize strong Excel proficiency for spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, and data organization, also applying analytical skills to investigate variances and resolve accounting issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional with familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience: Proficiency in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and accounts payable and receivable knowledge. Strong working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization, is essential.
• Skills: General ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliation, Excel proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Bonus: Analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate variances, spot trends, and resolve accounting issues effectively.