Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Vernon Hills, IL • 1d ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Illinois. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least 3 years of experience who can manage financial records accurately, assist with tax-related activities, and contribute to timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of corporate and sales tax processes, strong general ledger experience, and the ability to work across systems such as SAP and Great Plains.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support daily accounting activity.

Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Assist with month-end close by compiling supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver timely financial results.

Support corporate tax and sales tax work, including gathering documentation and contributing to return preparation activities.

Process and review accounts payable transactions to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal controls.

Use accounting platforms such as SAP and Microsoft Great Plains to manage financial data and produce required reporting.

Run and analyze SQL queries to extract financial information and support account reviews or audit requests.

Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the consistency of financial processes. Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Practical experience with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.

Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close procedures.

Experience handling accounts payable activities within a structured accounting environment.

Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Great Plains Accounting.

Ability to use SQL queries for financial reporting, data validation, or account analysis.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

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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