Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role for a growing organization, located in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This position is crucial for supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring all financial tasks are managed with a high standard of accuracy. The role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute directly to essential reporting, comprehensive reconciliations, and precise transaction processing, while actively partnering with internal stakeholders to maintain complete and reliable accounting records.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Wexford, PA
• Mission: Support day-to-day accounting operations to ensure complete and reliable accounting records for a growing organization.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoicing: Prepare and issue customer invoices, including any required supporting documentation for billing accuracy.
• Commissions: Calculate sales commission amounts and maintain organized records to support timely and accurate payout processing.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate variances and resolve account issues by reviewing transactions, identifying root causes, and coordinating corrections when needed.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank activity on a regular basis to ensure cash records align with financial statements.
• Accounts Receivable: Monitor accounts receivable activity by updating the ledger, correctly applying payments, and confirming outstanding balances are properly recorded.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is highly valued, or candidates with at least two years of broad accounting experience will be considered. This foundation should be coupled with a sound understanding of core accounting principles and standard financial processes.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience within key accounting functions, such as general ledger management, accounts payable processing, accounts receivable oversight, or journal entry preparation, is required. Proficiency in using Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software is also essential for this role.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong proficiency in Excel, alongside a solid working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook, is critical. Candidates must exhibit accuracy, strong organization, and accountability when handling detailed financial information, possess the ability to balance multiple deadlines effectively, and communicate clearly, all while maintaining strict confidentiality.