Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Middletown)

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant on our Full-Time Engagement Professionals team, you’ll be a full-time employee of our company, supporting clients on critical projects and interim assignments while gaining exposure to different industries, systems, and accounting environments. This role will contribute to AP, AR, monthly reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance activities while partnering with operational teams to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

Job Responsibility

Drive month-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and validating the accuracy of financial records
Produce monthly financial reporting packages, interpret performance trends, and explain key differences across budget, forecast, and prior-period results
Maintain recurring operational reports and upload finalized financial data into reporting systems such as OneStream
Collaborate with business and operations leaders to develop forecasts, maintain planning data, and evaluate assumptions that impact financial performance
Perform product cost and margin analysis, build costing models to support customer pricing, and provide insight into profitability drivers
Review inventory activity by analyzing usage patterns, supporting physical counts, and aligning shop-floor data with financial records
Oversee capital spending tracking, monitor project-related asset activity, and record capital transactions and disposals in accordance with accounting requirements
Support receivables, payables, and intercompany processes by reviewing aging, validating invoices, preparing accruals, updating vendor data, and resolving reconciliation issues
Execute control documentation and testing activities to help ensure compliance with internal policies and audit standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis roles
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work across large data sets, create pivot tables, and apply complex formulas
Demonstrated success balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required

Nice to have

Experience in manufacturing, plant finance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, or capital asset accounting
Familiarity with financial and reporting platforms such as OneStream, Sage, Blackline, Archer, Appian, or similar systems

What we offer

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Paid holidays

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