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Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to make an immediate impact while pursuing a long-term career opportunity? Our client in downtown Houston is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Staff Accountant to join their team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic organization while contributing to essential financial and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties, including but not limited to:

+ Banking and Deposits: Process all operating account deposits and execute daily banking procedures.

+ Accounts Payable (AP): Manage AP functions, including verifying invoices, expense reports, purchase requisitions, and processing weekly check runs while ensuring accurate recording in the general ledger.

+ Accounts Receivable (AR): Oversee AR functions such as applying payments, monthly invoicing, and reconciling customer accounts.

+ Journal Entries & Ledger Management: Prepare general ledger journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining the fixed asset and depreciation schedule.

+ Grant Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with grant agreements and classifications, and prepare timely and accurate grant reports.

+ Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll while maintaining compliance and meeting reporting requirements.

+ Auditor Support: Provide required documentation to auditors and grant monitors to ensure seamless reviews.

+ Financial Reconciliation: Perform account analyses and bank reconciliations, identifying inconsistencies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

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

+ 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience, particularly in AP, AR, and payroll processing.

+ Proficiency in general ledger systems, reconciliation, and accounting software (experience with [specific platform, if applicable] a plus).

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Knowledge of grant compliance and reporting regulations is highly desirable.

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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