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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Burlington, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.

• Process journal entries for accrued expenses, payroll, fixed assets, and other relevant transactions.

• Reconcile and review multiple bank statements to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

• Participate in month-end variance analysis, comparing results against the budget, prior periods, and forecasts.

• Manage vendor accounts, ensuring accurate coding, timely entry, and resolution of discrepancies.

• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment issues.

• Send customer statements, follow up on overdue payments, and assist with invoicing inquiries.

• Handle cash receipt entries and prepare bank deposits for remote processing.

• Maintain and organize both electronic and paper filing systems for financial documents.

• Greet office visitors and ensure proper check-in procedures are followed.

Requirements • Proven experience in accounts payable processes and financial operations.

• Proficiency with financial systems, particularly Sage Intacct or similar platforms.

• Advanced skills in Excel, including the ability to utilize pivot tables and data analysis tools.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing high-volume transactions.

• Ability to reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

• Familiarity with purchase order creation and submission processes.

• Experience supporting month-end close activities, including accrual preparation.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with vendors and internal departments.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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