What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Robert Half?
We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Wood Ridge, New Jersey. This role will be focused primarily on managing accounts payable, general ledger operations, and cash management within the industry. As a Staff Accountant, you will be expected to accurately process payments, maintain financial records, and conduct reconciliations.Responsibilities:• Oversee the recording of invoices and ensure the timely execution of payments for assigned vendors, including prepaid freight, per diem, petty cash, and expense reimbursements.• Manage the approval process for payment batches and assist with queries escalated to the Financial Accounting Manager.• Conduct regular reconciliations for assigned non-trade vendors and prepare accruals for utilities and contractual payments.• Oversee daily cash flow management and inter-bank wire transfers, and monitor line of credit balances, intercompany payments, and excess cash investments.• Maintain Credit Card Expense records and track submissions of reports for timely accounting entries.• Conduct reconciliations and analyses of assigned general ledger accounts and prepare monthly analysis of major expense accounts.• Maintain leases in compliance with the applicable GAAP and IFRS standards, and prepare and book monthly standard journals extracted from Lease Query to SAP.• File and archive accounting records and supporting documentation, and complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.• Analyze accounting and financial data to prepare accurate reports and perform accounting computations with high accuracy.• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in quality management and prioritize and plan work activities effectively.
Salary : $24 - $28
