Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time consulting role within Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) practice. Robert Half, a leading global talent solutions and business consulting firm, provides crucial support to organizations worldwide. The FTEP practice specifically delivers essential accounting, project management, and operational expertise through dedicated consulting engagements. This Staff Accountant position is integral, offering the unique opportunity to provide vital financial and operational support to leading client organizations, driving efficiency and accuracy across diverse business landscapes and fostering professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Mission: Provide essential accounting support, project assistance, and operational expertise to leading organizations through diverse consulting engagements.
• Tech Stack: Excel, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, Workday, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Records Management: Precisely prepare and post journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger for client engagements.
• Reconciliation & Close Support: Execute comprehensive account and bank reconciliations, actively assisting with critical month-end and year-end close activities across various client environments.
• Operational Accounting: Provide robust support for the efficient functioning of both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Financial Analysis & Projects: Conduct thorough analysis of financial data, investigate any discrepancies, and contribute actively to system implementations, process improvements, and special projects for clients.
• Reporting & Compliance: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting initiatives, and responding to audit requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental accounting principles. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred for this early career role.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of hands-on accounting experience is required, which can include valuable contributions from internships or previous public accounting engagements.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong proficiency in Excel, encompassing the use of formulas, pivot tables, and advanced data analysis. Possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, alongside the ability to quickly adapt to new processes and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus: Prior experience with various ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, Workday, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks, is a distinct advantage.