What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), cash applications, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger functions. Exposure to major ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, and NetSuite is essential. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the overall efficiency of our accounting operations.
For additional information and immediate consideration, please contact MICHAEL ABATE @ michael.abate@roberthalf.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and timely payments. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage customer invoicing and collections. Apply cash receipts accurately and in a timely manner, and reconcile customer accounts.
- Cash Applications: Process and apply customer payments, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers. Ensure all payments are properly posted and applied.
- Reconciliations: Prepare and perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions, including accruals, reclasses, and other adjusting entries as necessary.
- General Ledger Exposure: Assist with general ledger maintenance, ensuring proper classification of transactions. Support month-end and year-end close activities.
- ERP Systems Management: Leverage experience in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) to streamline accounting processes, resolve system-related issues, and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Reporting & Analysis: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Provide insights into account variances and trends.
- Audit Support: Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and provide documentation to external auditors as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on AP, AR, and general accounting functions.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) is required.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a large, multinational organization is a plus.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
