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Staff Accountant

Robert Half Accountemps

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Compensation
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Location
Fort Meyers, FL
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Staff Accountant will support core accounting operations for a growing organization in Fort Meyers, Florida. The role covers lease accounting, payables, receivables, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities. The accountant will also help strengthen accounting procedures and collaborate with internal teams and external customers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Journal EntriesMonth-End CloseGeneral Ledger AccountingAccount ReconciliationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableCollectionsCustomer and Vendor RecordsNetSuiteERP SystemsAttention to DetailMultitasking

Qualifications

2+ Years Accounting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a growing organization in Fort Meyers, Florida. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activity while maintaining accuracy across lease accounting, payables, receivables, and general ledger processes. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to month-end close activities, strengthen accounting procedures, and collaborate with internal teams and external customers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee accounting records related to leased tower assets, including billing follow-up, cash application, and collection activity tied to customer accounts.

  • Support financial administration for potential tower development activity by coordinating accounting needs and maintaining organized documentation.

  • Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, posting updates, and helping establish practical accounting procedures and internal guidelines.

  • Prepare and record journal entries required for the monthly close process, ensuring transactions are properly classified and completed on schedule.

  • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to preserve accurate financial reporting.

  • Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and ensure obligations are handled in a timely and controlled manner.

  • Create and maintain vendor profiles in NetSuite while verifying supporting information for accuracy and completeness.

  • Assist with routine accounting operations as needed, including collaboration across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other finance functions. Requirements • At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

  • Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities.

  • Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.

  • Practical experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

  • Familiarity with collections activity and maintaining accurate customer and vendor records.

  • Experience using accounting software such as NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a contract 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.

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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How this job compares

Set against the 547 open Staff Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$69–85K/yr146 salary ranges
  • US median$28–32/hr41 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Staff Accountant jobs in Florida and 547 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Staff Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (364 postings).
Education
279 of the 547 open Staff Accountant jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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