Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Howell, NJ • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team in Ocean County, New Jersey on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited for someone who excels at resolving complex accounting issues, organizing financial information, and strengthening day-to-day accuracy across the accounting function. The role will support ongoing operations by investigating account activity, refining reporting practices, and helping the team maintain reliable financial records in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

Reconcile a wide range of balance sheet accounts and ensure supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.

Investigate variances, aged items, and historical accounting issues to identify root causes and drive resolution.

Prepare, review, and record journal entries related to adjustments, corrections, and ongoing accounting activity.

Examine high volumes of financial information to detect inconsistencies and improve data reliability across the general ledger.

Contribute to accounting process improvements and provide support for operational changes affecting financial workflows and reporting.

Use advanced Excel tools to sort, analyze, and reconcile complex datasets efficiently.

Collaborate with accounting and finance partners to strengthen reporting accuracy and maintain consistency in account analysis.

Communicate reconciliation results, accounting treatment, and process findings clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Provide hands-on accounting support during a period of organizational change while helping establish stronger controls and accountability.

Requirements

Proven experience performing balance sheet reconciliations and preparing journal entries in a detail-oriented accounting environment.

Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, account analysis, and balance sheet review procedures.

Advanced Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, formulas, and data query or analysis functions.

Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to SAGE, Microsoft Dynamics, or a similar mid-market platform is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to interpret incomplete, disorganized, or high-volume financial data with accuracy and sound judgment.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and adapt within a changing business environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain accounting concepts and guide others through findings.

Background in forensic-style accounting work, cleanup projects, or remediation-focused accounting support 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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