Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Louisville, KY • 2h ago

Description

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant supports daily accounting operations, performs month-end close activities, and ensures accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. This role is ideal for candidates with solid foundational accounting experience who are ready to take on more complex tasks and operate with increasing independence.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.

Maintain and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.

Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.

Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external audits.

Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Analyze variances and provide explanations to management.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Participate in process-improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2-4+ years of professional accounting experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).

Experience with accounting ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics).

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting audits.

Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-location accounting.

Exposure to process improvement or automation projects.

CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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