Staff Accountant

Description

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This Staff Accountant position will strengthen the accounting team by supporting daily financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit reporting and regulatory standards. Working closely with finance leadership, the person in this Staff Accountant role will contribute to budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit readiness in a fully onsite environment.

Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

As a Staff Account your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Manage general ledger activity and record routine as well as adjusting journal entries with a high level of accuracy.

- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations to verify balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Support period-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping finalize financial results.

- Process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related entries to ensure proper coding and timely recording.

- Prepare financial reports, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for finance leadership and board-level reporting needs.

- Monitor restricted and unrestricted funding to maintain accurate classification, reporting, and grant-related expense tracking.

- Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting external reviews or examinations.

- Contribute to budget development, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analysis while identifying unusual trends or variances.

- Strengthen compliance and internal controls by following established accounting procedures and recommending process improvements where appropriate.

Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

Requirements

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