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Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Trumbull, CT 06611 • Posted 25 days ago

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Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for a long-term contract position in Trumbull, Connecticut. This role focuses on managing the general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, tax preparation, audit support, and software utilization. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in various accounting areas, proficiency in accounting software, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
  • Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies
  • Monitor and record business expenses and assist with budget preparation
  • Assist with the preparation of tax filings and documentation for compliance
  • Provide support during internal and external audits, including gathering necessary documentation and information
  • Effectively utilize accounting software and tools, including NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
  • Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the finance department

Qualifications

Required

  • Solid experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Proficiency in conducting Bank Reconciliations
  • Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance and Journal Entries
  • Experience with Month End Close procedures
  • Proficiency in using accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP
  • Experience in managing Expense Account and Expense Reporting
  • Proficiency in Tax Preparation
  • Familiarity with online accounting platforms like Quickbooks Online
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

  • CPA certification

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our team in Trumbull, Connecticut, United States. This role is integral to our finance department, focusing on the management of general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, tax preparation, audit support, and software utilization. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities: - Efficiently process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable - Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports - Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies - Monitor and record business expenses and assist with budget preparation - Assist with the preparation of tax filings and documentation for compliance - Provide support during internal and external audits, including gathering necessary documentation and information - Effectively utilize accounting software and tools, including NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP - Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the finance department Requirements - Solid experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Proficiency in conducting Bank Reconciliations

- Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance and Journal Entries

- Experience with Month End Close procedures

- Proficiency in using accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP

- Experience in managing Expense Account and Expense Reporting

- Proficiency in Tax Preparation

- Familiarity with online accounting platforms like Quickbooks Online

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- detail oriented certification such as CPA is preferred but not mandatory.

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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