Staff Accountant

Location: Ada

Description

Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our client with operational accounting tasks and providing assistance to senior accounting staff. Key responsibilities include supporting various projects, managing accounts payable, and assisting with financial reporting. The role also requires strong communication skills and experience coordinating with external stakeholders.

For immediate inquiries please contact Katie Ruger at !

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to complete the following core tasks. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Participate in the full cycle of financial administration, including onboarding new clients and supporting ongoing projects.

+ Oversee vendor accounts and process client bill payments.

+ Organize and maintain accounting and tax records, as well as supporting schedules for clients and a variety of legal entities.

+ Record daily financial transactions, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and ensure books are closed to trial balance.

+ Prepare and review reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts, monthly cash flow reports, and financial statements.

+ Maintain general ledgers and complete reconciliations for cash, loans, bank, and investment accounts, along with supporting documentation.

+ Communicate with third-party financial service providers for payroll, accounting, and tax matters.

+ Build effective relationships with client management teams, senior accountants, and external advisors or vendors as needed.

+ Collaborate with management, cross-functional teams, and external providers to implement tools and processes that improve efficiency.

+ Follow internal policies and procedures to minimize risk.

Competencies and

Skills:

+ Solid knowledge of accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.

+ Accurate data entry skills; capable of calculating, posting, reconciling, and managing accounting transactions.

+ Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to identify and resolve errors.

+ Experience managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.

+ Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

+ Multitasking proficiency in a fast-paced environment.

+ Collaborative approach; able to work effectively with team members and external partners.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.

+ Eagerness for ongoing learning and professional development.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably within public accounting.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software such as Quick Books, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms.

- Basic understanding of data aggregation or analytics tools such as Addepar is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger management.

- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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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