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Staff Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Location
Collierville, TN
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Job overview

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The role covers general ledger activity, reconciliations, and tax-related work, with hands-on experience across core accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is attentive to accuracy, organized, and comfortable collaborating while managing priorities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General Ledger AccountingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationBank ReconciliationCash ReconciliationCorporate TaxSales TaxTax Return PreparationSage 100AcumaticaERP PlatformsAccounting SoftwareAttention to DetailOrganizationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPriority Management

Qualifications

2+ Years Accounting Experience or Relevant Early-Career ExperienceBachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are helping our client who is looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization. This role is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build hands-on experience across general ledger activity, reconciliations, and tax-related work. The ideal candidate will be highly attentive to accuracy, organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment while managing core accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on time.

  • Maintain the general ledger and review account activity to support month-end and ongoing accounting processes.

  • Complete bank, cash, and account reconciliations while researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.

  • Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting filings and related documentation.

  • Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return schedules and other supporting financial records.

  • Work with accounting systems such as Sage 100 and Acumatica to process transactions and generate reporting data.

  • Support financial accuracy by organizing records, verifying balances, and helping improve accounting workflows as needed.

Requirements • 2+ years of accounting experience or relevant internship and early-career experience in a staff accounting environment.

  • Knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.

  • Experience performing bank and cash reconciliations with strong attention to detail.

  • Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax processes, including support for tax return preparation.

  • Exposure to accounting software such as Sage 100, Acumatica, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.

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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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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