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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support the organization's financial integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy during the month-end closing process.

• Prepare necessary documentation to support internal and external audits.

• Manage monthly grant reporting with precision and attention to detail.

• Compile financial data to meet external reporting requirements effectively.

• Analyze financial information to identify key trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

• Leverage data analytics tools to gain insights from large datasets and present findings to stakeholders.

• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the finance team.

• Provide management with ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including billing and bank reconciliations.

• Maintain proficiency in financial software systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, including Excel.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.

• Excellent time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Experience with financial software and systems.

• Familiarity with accounting functions such as journal entries, general ledger, and month-end close processes.

• 1–3 years of industry experience, with knowledge of grant accounting being an advantage.

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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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