Staff Accountant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Syracuse

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Syracuse, New York. This is a Contract-to-permanent position within the financial services industry, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your accounting skills while contributing to the success of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable, general ledger management, and account reconciliations, along with a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team.

Job Responsibility:

Process accounts payable, including weekly check runs, approval verification, and maintaining organized vendor documentation
post journal entries to the general ledger for accounts receivable, payments, and other financial activities
reconcile assigned bank and general ledger accounts, ensuring documentation for reconciling items is accurate and complete
load assets into the system asset register and manage prepaid items within the tracking system as needed
administer corporate credit cards by collecting receipts, preparing payment documentation, and posting related journal entries
monitor and address returned member Bill Pay items and follow up on outstanding checks in compliance with company policies
prepare and post journal entries for mortgage closings, ensuring all associated documentation is consolidated
update and maintain written procedures for assigned tasks and responsibilities to support efficient workflows
assist with unclaimed funds processes, including mailing letters to members with dormant accounts
collaborate with the accounting team and contribute to the continuous improvement of internal accounting procedures

Requirements:

Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management
proficiency with accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP
strong skills in bank reconciliations and preparing journal entries
familiarity with month-end close processes and financial reporting
excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
strong communication skills for effective collaboration within the accounting team
ability to adapt to new systems and develop a working knowledge of internal data processing and reporting tools
a solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices

What we offer:

Medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 17, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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