Staff Accountant

Location: Independence

Description

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly? We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting functions.

In this position, you'll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, from processing transactions and reconciling accounts to working directly with customers and vendors to resolve discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in producing accurate financial work.

What You'll Do

+ Prepare and distribute invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders

+ Process receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers

+ Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity

+ Follow up on outstanding balances as needed

+ Partner with customers and vendors to resolve invoice issues and pricing discrepancies

+ Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing financial activity

+ Reconcile bank statements and help ensure account accuracy

+ Code financial data and other accounting information

+ Calculate costs of goods and services

+ Prepare cash deposits and disbursements

+ Provide general administrative support, including filing, correspondence, photocopying, and meeting minutes

+ Answer and direct incoming phone calls

+ Operate accounting and office equipment, including 10-key calculators and computer systems

Qualifications

+ High school diploma required

+ College coursework or accounting certificate preferred

+ 4-6 years of related accounting experience

Requirements

Why Candidates Will Be Excited About This Opportunity

+ Broad accounting exposure with meaningful day-to-day impact

+ Opportunity to work closely with leadership and support core financial operations

+ Stable full-time schedule with consistent weekday hours

+ A role that offers variety, ownership, and collaboration across customers, vendors, and internal teams

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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