• Staff Accountant - General Ledger

    Robert Half Accountemps (Covington, KY)


    Description

    Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives on tackling financial challenges, optimizing processes, and making a difference across multiple industries? Join Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Practice Group (FTEP) as a Senior Accountant with a focus on General Ledger and become a trusted expert for our clients while growing your career in an exciting, full-time role.

     

    About Robert Half’s FTEP

     

    As a member of our Full-Time Engagement Practice Group, you’ll have the stability of full-time employment with Robert Half while working on diverse and impactful engagements with leading companies. This unique opportunity enables you to enhance your expertise, build a robust professional network, and stay engaged with challenging assignments—all while benefitting from superior compensation, training, and career support.

    Key Responsibilities

    As a Senior Accountant focusing on General Ledger, you will:

    + Manage the full-cycle general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.

    + Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the trial balance, financial statements, and supporting documentation.

    + Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

    + Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring they adhere to GAAP/IFRS requirements.

    + Review and clear account discrepancies by investigating documentation, consulting with clients, and making necessary adjustments.

    + Assist clients with implementing process improvements to streamline and enhance the efficiency of general ledger and financial reporting functions.

    + Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.

    + Collaborate with teams across client organizations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to ensure accurate financial reporting.

    + Lead general ledger system clean-ups, migrations, and integrations, as needed.

    Requirements

    What We’re Looking For

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

    + CPA or CMA certification is a strong plus.

    + A minimum of 5+ years of experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

    + Proficiency with accounting platforms such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems.

    + Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.).

    + Strong commitment to accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

    + Ability to manage priorities effectively in fast-paced client-facing environments.

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with client stakeholders.

     

    Why Choose Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Practice?

     

    + Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience working across multiple industries, building expertise that sets you apart.

    + Full-Time Stability: Enjoy a steady income with full-time benefits that include health insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and more.

    + Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a team of accounting and finance professionals who value teamwork, mentorship, and innovation.

    + Diverse Exposure: Work with a wide variety of clients from mid-size companies to Fortune 500 corporations.

     

    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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