Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Dekalb, IL • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in DeKalb, Illinois on a Contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on financial modeling, accounts payable, expense tracking, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining precision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: - Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly, ensuring all documentation is complete and properly approved before payment. - Review billing records, assign appropriate accounting codes, and match invoices to supporting documents for accurate entry. - Prepare payment batches, including electronic payments and transfers, in accordance with established schedules and controls. - Enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain accurate records for invoices, expenses, and credit card activity. - Monitor employee expense submissions and corporate card transactions to ensure compliance and proper expense tracking. - Investigate payment variances, resolve invoice-related issues, and communicate with vendors to address questions or discrepancies. - Maintain organized vendor records, reconcile statements on a regular basis, and support accurate account maintenance. - Perform daily bank reconciliations and assist with journal entries to support complete and reliable financial reporting. - Provide accounting support for audits, tax-related documentation, and year-end reporting such as 1099 preparation. - Build and maintain high-volume Excel reports using advanced functions such as Modeling, PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.

The salary range for this position is $31/hr. to $35/hr. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Requirements - Experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a related finance function within a detail-focused business environment. - Working knowledge of financial modeling, journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes. - Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support is preferred. - Strong data entry accuracy with the ability to manage detailed financial information efficiently. - Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheet applications to track, review, and report financial data. - Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments with a high level of accuracy. - High-volume Excel reports using advanced functions such as Modeling, PivotTables and VLOOKUPs. - Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.

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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