Staff Accountant

Robert Half • West Palm Beach, FL • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in West Palm Beach, Florida for a fully on-site contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role. This position will support project-based accounting operations during a leave coverage period, with the potential to transition into an ongoing role. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, confidence handling project financials, and the ability to manage day-to-day transactions with accuracy and independence.

Responsibilities:

Oversee financial activity tied to assigned projects, including monitoring costs, reviewing billing details, and following up on payment status.

Create and process invoices, vendor payments, receivable entries, and other accounting documents to keep records current and accurate.

Reconcile bank activity, credit card transactions, and ledger balances while researching and correcting discrepancies when needed.

Support payroll-related tasks and review employee time entries to ensure labor is properly recorded against project work.

Prepare recurring financial reports, year-end analyses, accruals, and prepayment entries for the finance team and leadership review.

Partner with project managers on pre-bill reviews, budget tracking, monthly financial discussions, and profitability reporting.

Maintain project accounting records such as contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and closeout documentation upon project completion.

Assist with audit preparation, daily cash receipt posting, deposit verification, and responses to client requests for billing detail.

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring to help ensure project and office spending aligns with financial plans. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

2-5 years of experience in project accounting, staff accounting, or a similar accounting role.

Hands-on knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

Experience supporting project billing, invoicing, budget tracking, and financial reporting.

Familiarity with accounting software; experience with Ajera is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and project teams.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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