Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for growth and long-term career development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and providing support in various accounting tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Review and update contract information in the Workday system to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Perform initial data validation and conduct quality checks to maintain high standards.

- Assist with following up on contract-related documentation and ensuring timely completion.

- Provide administrative support to address backlog and streamline processes.

- Conduct bank reconciliations and account reconciliations with precision.

- Validate contracts and data entries in Workday to uphold consistency.

- Prepare journal entries and manage related adjustments.

- Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial records.

- Collaborate on corporate tax return preparation and compliance.

- Support sales tax calculations and reporting as needed. Requirements - Strong knowledge of corporate tax regulations and compliance.

- Experience with sales tax calculations and reporting.

- Proficiency in preparing corporate tax returns.

- Skilled in creating and managing journal entries.

- Familiarity with maintaining and reconciling the general ledger.

- Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate data validation.

- Previous experience with Workday or similar systems is preferred.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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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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  for more information.

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