Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a contract/temporary Staff Accountant role at Robert Half, located in Michigan, supporting core accounting operations. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, dedicated to connecting highly qualified job seekers with opportunities at great companies. This position is ideally suited for an early-career candidate who is eager to strengthen financial reporting accuracy, diligently maintain organized records, and actively contribute to day-to-day ledger activity. The role is critical for ensuring the precision and integrity of financial data, supporting the overall financial health of the companies this professional serves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Contract/Temporary
• Location: Michigan

• Mission: Support core accounting operations in Michigan by ensuring financial reporting accuracy, meticulously maintaining organized records, and actively contributing to daily ledger activities.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, other accounting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Journal Entries: Take responsibility for preparing and accurately posting journal entries to guarantee that all financial transactions are recorded precisely and on schedule, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Reconcile General Ledger: Maintain and meticulously reconcile general ledger accounts on an ongoing basis, proactively investigating any identified discrepancies and efficiently resolving issues as they arise to ensure data integrity.
• Assist Closing Activities: Provide vital support for both month-end and year-end closing activities, which includes organizing essential financial data and assisting with detailed account analysis to facilitate a smooth close process.
• Review Accounting Records: Conduct thorough reviews of accounting records to confirm completeness and accuracy, while actively helping to uphold and reinforce internal documentation standards across all financial processes.
• Process Financial Activity: Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, alongside other relevant accounting tools, to efficiently process routine financial activity and generate comprehensive supporting reports as required for analysis and oversight.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information, ensuring accurate data is available for reconciliations, various reporting needs, and the smooth execution of daily accounting tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, which provides a solid academic foundation crucial for effectively performing the duties of an early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience gained in an accounting role, demonstrating practical, hands-on experience in preparing journal entries and working proficiently within various accounting systems.
• Skills: Exhibit a practical understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger processes; demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and documentation; strong attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Bonus: Experience working with specific accounting software such as QuickBooks is preferred, indicating a valuable familiarity with key industry tools.