Accountant

Description

Robert Half has partnered with a growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring a detail-oriented Staff Accountant. This Staff Accountant role is an onsite position and required a bachelors degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience, This role supports accurate financial reporting through lease-related accounting, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, solid Excel skills, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform recurring reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve issues with appropriate support.

• Prepare and post monthly and period-end journal entries with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

• Build and update lease accounting schedules, including reviews triggered by amendments, renewals, term changes, or other lease events.

• Research discrepancies affecting accounting and ledger balances, then coordinate with internal teams to bring items to resolution.

• Organize and maintain complete backup documentation for entries, reconciliations, and lease calculations to support reporting integrity.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned accounting tasks within established deadlines.

• Respond to audit requests by gathering documentation, explaining account activity, and assisting with follow-up questions..

• Participate in special projects and recommend practical enhancements that simplify workflows and strengthen controls.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, with broader experience in lease accounting viewed favorably.

• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large data sets efficiently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail.

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with management.

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