Staff Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. This role involves a wide variety of analytical and specialized accounting administrative support, including maintaining records and systems, generating financial reports, and assisting with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting duties, including AP and AR
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for improving financial performance
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Manage fixed asset system
• Assist with property tax and sales tax filings
• Prepare and distribute monthly/weekly/daily reports
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and end of month/quarter/annual activities
• Prepare account reconciliations, variance analyses, and various accrual calculations
• Assist with Internal and External audits
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Handle additional duties and projects as assigned
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations
• Ability to manage and update the General Ledger
• Familiarity with creating Journal Entries
• Knowledge of Month End Close procedures
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), are a plus
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with relevant accounting regulations and standards.

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• Perform general accounting duties, including AP and AR
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for improving financial performance
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Manage fixed asset system
• Assist with property tax and sales tax filings
• Prepare and distribute monthly/weekly/daily reports
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and end of month/quarter/annual activities
• Prepare account reconciliations, variance analyses, and various accrual calculations
• Assist with Internal and External audits
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Handle additional duties and projects as assigned
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations
• Ability to manage and update the General Ledger
• Familiarity with creating Journal Entries
• Knowledge of Month End Close procedures
• Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), are a plus
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with relevant accounting regulations and standards