Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Ventnor City, NJ • 2h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a company in New Jersey through a long-term contract assignment. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in payroll processing, account reconciliation, budgeting support, and day-to-day general ledger work.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.

Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure account accuracy.

Process payroll activities with close attention to deadlines, compliance, and correct employee payments.

Support budgeting efforts by gathering financial data, tracking variances, and assisting with forecasting activities.

Maintain and review general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are properly classified and documented.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including account analysis and supporting schedules.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial information and resolve accounting-related questions. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Demonstrated experience with payroll administration, bank reconciliations, and budgeting support.

Strong working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger accounting.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.

Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to financial detail.

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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