Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Overland Park, KS • 33min ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Health Sciences organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to core financial activities in a fast-paced environment with substantial transaction volume. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, accuracy in financial processing, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and reporting integrity.

Responsibilities:

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

Manage high-volume invoice activity with close attention to coding, approvals, and documentation standards.

Track prepaid assets and allocate expenses appropriately over the applicable accounting periods.

Calculate and post depreciation and related expense entries for fixed assets in accordance with company policy.

Reconcile account balances, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues to support accurate month-end close activities.

Partner with internal teams to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows and transaction processing

Requirements

Experience in an Accounting Specialist or similar accounting role supporting day-to-day financial operations.

Hands-on knowledge of journal entry preparation

Background in purchase order accounting and processing invoice activity in a high-volume environment.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across large amounts of financial data.

Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and reporting.

Ability to organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities independently

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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