Accountant

Robert Half • Swiftwater, PA • 3d ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support core financial operations for a confidential organization in Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Accountant who can manage day-to-day accounting activities while helping strengthen budgeting, reporting, and process consistency. The role offers the chance to contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger functions while also guiding staff through sound financial practices.

Responsibilities:

Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions to maintain accurate financial records.

Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile bank accounts, and review supporting documentation to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Develop and support budgeting efforts by gathering financial inputs, analyzing trends, and helping leadership make informed decisions.

Serve as a key owner of accounting processes by identifying inefficiencies, improving workflows, and promoting consistent procedures.

Provide training and practical guidance to staff on accounting practices, documentation standards, and financial controls.

Use advanced Excel capabilities to analyze data, prepare reports, and streamline recurring accounting tasks.

Assist with assessment-related or evaluative accounting activities as needed to support hiring or operational review processes.

Contribute expertise with systems such as NorthStar when applicable, including supporting related accounting responsibilities during business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

Proven experience in a broad accounting role with responsibility for payables, receivables, and general ledger activities.

Strong working knowledge of journal entries and bank reconciliation procedures.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and report financial information efficiently.

Experience participating in budget preparation and financial planning activities.

Ability to train team members and communicate accounting procedures clearly across departments.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential financial information.

Familiarity with NorthStar 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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