Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Warrenville, IL • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support recurring close activities, and contribute to timely reporting for business leadership. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys analytical work, values precision, and can collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:

Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and ensuring entries are posted within established deadlines.

Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed to support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles.

Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers, investigating and resolving variances promptly.

Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reports, providing clear analysis on trends and account activity.

Support period-end close by organizing schedules, validating balances, and helping ensure reporting is completed on time.

Review accounting records for consistency with company policies and applicable standards, correcting discrepancies when identified.

Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and management decisions.

Partner with audit and tax processes by assembling requested documentation and helping address compliance-related reporting needs.

Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity as needed to promote accurate cash and transaction reporting.

Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and documentation practices to strengthen efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Requirements

Keys

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

Several years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on exposure to general ledger activity and period-end close.

Practical experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.

Experience using accounting or ERP systems such as Yardi, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced 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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