• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Stamford, CT)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to assist with a 4–8 week project in North Stamford. The ideal candidate will support general accounting operations, financial reporting, and transactional work, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks. This role is pivotal in streamlining operations during a peak period and requires a proactive, independent professional with strong technical skills.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + General Ledger Maintenance: Post journal entries, reconcile account balances, and ensure accuracy of month-end close processes.

    + Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

    + Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, monitor payments, and track receivables.

    + Reconciliations: Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations.

    + Budget/Forecast Support: Assist with budget variance analysis and financial projections throughout the project.

    + Audit Support: Provide documentation and data for internal and external audits as needed.

    + Other Duties: Ad hoc accounting tasks to support operational workload during the project period.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

    + Experience:

    + Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or fast-paced environment.

    + Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.

    + Experience with Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).

    + Skills:

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

    + Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

    + Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

    Work Environment:

    + On-site at the client’s North Stamford location, on site 5x a week

     

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