Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the Hyannis, Massachusetts, area. This role involves various accounting tasks, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and providing support to our finance team. The selected individual will be expected to handle responsibilities related to general ledger, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and other essential accounting duties.

• Post daily cash transactions and assist in monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end accruals and appropriate journal entries.
• Carry out monthly reconciliations of assigned General Ledger (GL) accounts, recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Assist in the accounting of grant-related activities, including grant program billing and payments.
• Monitor progress of grant spending and related drawdowns compared to the overall budget schedule.
• Maintain payroll allocations and the maintenance of the grant master schedule of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) allocations by department and by grant.
• Provide backup assistance for the preparation of bi-weekly payroll and verify accuracy prior to approval.
• Support the Accounts Payable function by reviewing and approving entries and recommending weekly check run payments.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers and reconciliations as required.
• Perform other tasks and duties as required to improve the financial and overall operations.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Demonstrated experience in Bank Reconciliations
• Solid understanding of General Ledger and Journal Entries
• Proven ability to perform Month End Close operations
• Familiarity with NetSuite and Oracle software
• Experience with QuickBooks and SAP software
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
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