Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Gainesville, FL • 10h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a finance team through a long-term contract assignment in Gainesville, Florida. This role is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reliable financial reporting across multiple entities. The position requires someone who is comfortable working independently, asking thoughtful questions, and providing strong support in audit and grant-related accounting work.

Responsibilities:

Lead recurring month-end close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial results

Record journal entries, including accruals and allocation adjustments, with strong attention to accuracy and supporting documentation

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of the general ledger

Prepare grant spending schedules and related accounting support to assist with compliance and reporting needs

Organize and maintain accounting workpapers that support financial records, reconciliations, and close deliverables

Assist with audit readiness by gathering schedules, documentation, and other materials requested during audit preparation

Contribute to internal and external financial reporting by compiling accurate accounting data and supporting analyses

Provide accounting support across multiple entities while following established controls and approval limitations

Partner with internal team members to learn account coding practices, office workflows, and existing finance processes during leadership transition support

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience in a primary accounting role

Ability to to support a finance team through a long-term contract assignment in Gainesville, Florida

Background in nonprofit and fund accounting environments

Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation

Knowledge of grant accounting and audit support processes

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong working skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

High accuracy in data entry and bookkeeping tasks, including full-charge bookkeeping responsibilities

Familiarity with bill.com, sales tax, corporate tax, or related accounting functions is beneficial

Ability to work independently in a hybrid schedule and communicate proactively when clarification is needed

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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