Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Binghamton, NY • 20h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Binghamton, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting activities across multiple entities and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, payables, receivables, payroll review, and financial analysis, along with a proactive approach to improving processes and strengthening controls.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily accounting work for multiple business entities, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and consistently.

Maintain the general ledger and related schedules by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies.

Handle accounts receivable functions, including billing customers, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections.

Manage accounts payable processing by entering vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and issuing payments on time.

Review project-related costs and analyze job costing data to support operational and financial visibility.

Prepare daily cash activity reports and complete bank reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of account balances.

Examine payroll details such as hours worked, commissions, bonus calculations, and tax-related items before final processing.

Assist with month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting support, expense review, and payroll and cash flow analysis.

Work with teams across the organization to reinforce sound accounting practices, maintain internal controls, and support compliance with applicable regulations.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through process enhancements and automation while safeguarding confidential company and employee information. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reporting.

Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations.

Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, and payroll review for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.

Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.

Ability to work within accounting and reporting systems such as Microsoft Business Central and Office 365.

Understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and accurate financial recordkeeping practices.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to review costs, identify variances, and support budgeting and expense analysis.

High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and employee information.

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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