Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Asbury Park, NJ • 7h ago

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a long standing client for a Staff Accountant. This role will work closely with the Controller to help maintain accurate accounting records, support monthly close activities, and contribute to a well-organized financial reporting process. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound reconciliation skills, and specific Accounts Payable experience.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial records accurate, timely, and aligned with established accounting practices.

Assist the Controller with general ledger maintenance, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and accounts are regularly reviewed.

Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items efficiently.

Support accounts payable activities by reviewing transaction details, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure accurate processing.

Contribute to month-end close by organizing schedules, validating account activity, and helping finalize reporting deliverables.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in accounting roles with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity and journal entry preparation.

Strong background in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review.

Working knowledge of month-end close procedures and supporting financial reporting tasks.

Dedicated Accounts Payable experience

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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