Accountant

Robert Half • Grain Valley, MO • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Grain Valley, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who brings strong general ledger knowledge, accuracy in financial recordkeeping, and advanced Excel capabilities. The ideal candidate will contribute to core accounting activities, help maintain reliable financial data, and support timely completion of routine accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries to keep financial transactions accurate and up to date.

Maintain general ledger activity and review account balances to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment support.

Use Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, build reports, and improve analysis through formulas and automation.

Develop and apply Excel VBA tools when needed to streamline recurring accounting tasks.

Reconcile financial records and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Assist with month-end and periodic close activities by compiling data and validating entries.

Partner with internal stakeholders to respond to accounting questions and support ongoing financial operations.

Requirements - Experience performing journal entries and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Working knowledge of general ledger processes and account reconciliation practices.

Hands-on experience supporting accounts payable functions in a detail-focused setting.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas for financial analysis and reporting.

Ability to work with Excel VBA to enhance efficiency in repetitive tasks or reporting.

High attention to detail and ability to manage financial information with accuracy.

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a contract role.

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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