Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Madison, NJ • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Madison, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position offers a hybrid schedule and focuses on month-end close, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience and can work accurately across multiple accounting priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead assigned month-end close tasks, including preparing entries, completing reconciliations, and following established accounting procedures across multiple business entities.

Prepare and record payroll, bonus, and compensation-related journal entries and accruals with a high degree of accuracy.

Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, maintaining records, and calculating periodic depreciation.

Support the preparation and validation of financial reporting schedules and underlying account details.

Review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain accurate financial records.

Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including work connected to corporate tax and sales tax processes.

Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc analyses and special projects as business needs arise.

Requirements - Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activities.

Strong ability to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end close processes.

Knowledge of payroll-related accounting, including accruals and compensation entries.

Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.

Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting considerations.

Ability to assist with financial reporting detail and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

Proficiency in analyzing accounting data and resolving issues with strong attention to 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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