Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Troy, MI • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a dynamic public accounting environment serving a diverse portfolio of business clients in Troy, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling day-to-day accounting activities, communicating directly with clients, and delivering accurate financial information across multiple engagements. The position offers the chance to contribute in a collaborative setting while continuing to expand technical and advisory skills.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and review accounting records for multiple small and mid-sized business clients, ensuring completeness and accuracy across engagements.

Prepare routine bookkeeping and write-up work, including journal entries, general ledger updates, and supporting schedules.

Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep client financial data current and reliable.

Assist with month-end close activities and produce financial statements for client review and decision-making.

Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, discussing results and helping them understand key financial reports.

Support core accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash activity tracking as needed.

Use QuickBooks regularly and adapt to additional accounting applications and digital tools that enhance workflow efficiency. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience providing accounting support for multiple business clients, preferably in a firm or outsourced accounting setting.

Proficiency with QuickBooks is required.

Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.

Experience preparing financial statements and explaining financial information to clients or business stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Ability to learn new technologies quickly; exposure to platforms such as Xero, Bill.com, NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is beneficial.

A detail-oriented and organized approach to managing priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

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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