Staff Accountant

Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals and a forward-looking interest in AI, automation, and data-driven finance operations. This role will support core accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance, while also helping improve processes through the use of AI tools, automation platforms, and analytics. This is a long term contract role that will be 12-18 months, possibly longer.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities.

+ Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and assist with financial statement preparation.

+ Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.

+ Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid accounting as needed.

+ Use AI-enabled tools and automation solutions to streamline routine accounting tasks and improve reporting efficiency.

+ Help monitor data quality, validate system outputs, and investigate anomalies identified through automated processes.

+ Partner with finance, IT, and business teams to enhance workflows, reporting dashboards, and data integrity.

+ Assist with audit support, internal controls documentation, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to ERP systems, reporting tools, and finance transformation efforts.

+ Stay current on emerging trends in accounting technology, AI literacy, and automation tools relevant to finance operations.

Requirements

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

+ 2+ years of accounting experience in corporate, public accounting, or similar environment.

+ Strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.

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Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

+ Familiarity with data analytics, reporting tools, or automation platforms is preferred.

+ Exposure to AI tools used for accounting workflows, anomaly detection, or data analysis is a plus.

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

+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

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.

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