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Staff Accountant

Posted 5 days ago

robert halfDobbs Ferry (NY)

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Senior

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About the role

Description: We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New York. This Long-term Contract position is suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys building order within a busy environment, supporting core financial activities, and identifying practical ways to improve consistency across accounting operations. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple entities, strengthen day-to-day recordkeeping, and contribute to a more efficient and well-organized finance function.
Responsibilities: Manage daily accounts payable activity, including reviewing invoices and coordinating timely vendor disbursements. Apply incoming cash accurately, track transactions, and help maintain complete and reliable accounting records. Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy. Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues by reviewing supporting documentation and correcting discrepancies. Maintain organized files, schedules, and workpapers to support audits, reporting needs, and internal review. Develop clear accounting documentation and introduce standardized procedures that improve consistency across the finance function. Enhance record retention practices by refining file structures, naming standards, and overall documentation quality. Assist with cleanup efforts involving prior transactions and account histories to improve the integrity of financial data. Support ongoing accounting activities for multiple entities while collaborating with leadership to improve workflow efficiency and internal controls.
Requirements: At least 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles with hands-on responsibility for daily transactions. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop; experience with other QuickBooks platforms is helpful. Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash applications, journal entries, and general ledger activity. Proven ability to complete bank, credit card, expense, and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on schedule. Familiarity with sales tax processes and transaction-level accounting review. Ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-moving setting with limited oversight. Strong attention to detail, solid organizational habits, and clear written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate Excel skills are preferred for tracking, analysis, and financial support tasks. 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.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy).

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