Staff Accountant
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Independence, IAFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will maintain accurate financial operations, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies with customers and vendors. This role is ideal for a detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving while producing accurate financial work.
Key focus areas include Prepare and distribute invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders, Process receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers, and Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 4–6 Years Accounting Experience, and Authorized To Work In United States. Preferred (not required): Detail-Driven, Problem-Solving, Accuracy, and 10-Key Calculators.
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Description
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly? We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting functions.
In this position, you’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, from processing transactions and reconciling accounts to working directly with customers and vendors to resolve discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in producing accurate financial work.
What You’ll Do
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Prepare and distribute invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders
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Process receipts, sales invoices, and payments from customers and suppliers
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Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
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Follow up on outstanding balances as needed
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Partner with customers and vendors to resolve invoice issues and pricing discrepancies
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Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing financial activity
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Reconcile bank statements and help ensure account accuracy
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Code financial data and other accounting information
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Calculate costs of goods and services
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Prepare cash deposits and disbursements
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Provide general administrative support, including filing, correspondence, photocopying, and meeting minutes
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Answer and direct incoming phone calls
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Operate accounting and office equipment, including 10-key calculators and computer systems
Qualifications
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High school diploma required
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College coursework or accounting certificate preferred
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4–6 years of related accounting experience
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Why Candidates Will Be Excited About This Opportunity
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Broad accounting exposure with meaningful day-to-day impact
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Opportunity to work closely with leadership and support core financial operations
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Stable full-time schedule with consistent weekday hours
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A role that offers variety, ownership, and collaboration across customers, vendors, and internal teams
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.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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