Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Cleveland, OH • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a Contract engagement based in Cleveland, Ohio. This role will combine hands-on accounting support with a detailed review of current financial and operational workflows, helping the organization understand where manual effort, spreadsheet tracking, and system limitations affect efficiency. The position will contribute to year-end accounting activities while also documenting existing processes and identifying practical opportunities for automation, reporting improvements, and stronger system utilization.

Responsibilities:

Review and document current accounting and operational procedures across core business cycles, including revenue collection, purchasing activities, and financial reporting workflows.

Examine how teams rely on manual steps and spreadsheet-based tracking outside the existing system, and summarize the impact on accuracy, efficiency, and visibility.

Map the movement of information between departments to highlight process gaps, delays, and areas where controls or coordination can be strengthened.

Support year-end accounting tasks by preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger activity, and assisting with close-related analysis.

Assess accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial processes to identify bottlenecks and recommend practical workflow improvements.

Evaluate current reporting and data gathering practices to determine where automation or more effective system use could improve decision-making.

Develop clear process documentation and current-state assessments that can guide future planning around accounting operations and system enhancement efforts.

Partner with internal stakeholders to provide actionable recommendations related to process efficiency, financial controls, and ongoing accounting support needs. Requirements - Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with responsibility for general ledger activity and month-end or year-end support.

Working knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes.

Ability to prepare, review, and post journal entries with strong attention to accuracy and supporting documentation.

Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and broader financial operations in an enterprise business environment.

Demonstrated skill in analyzing existing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and documenting workflows in a clear and organized manner.

Strong Excel and financial data analysis capabilities, especially in environments where manual tracking and reconciliations are common.

Effective communication skills with the ability to work across departments and translate findings into practical recommendations.

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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