Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Philadelphia)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Philadelphia

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This office-based Staff Accountant role partners closely with finance leadership to maintain accurate financial records, support monthly reporting, and help ensure day-to-day accounting operations run smoothly. The Staff Accountant position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis within a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with the Executive Director of Finance to track priorities, review active assignments, and support the timely completion of accounting work
Oversee accounts payable activities by entering invoices, preparing payments, generating supporting reports, and maintaining organized documentation
Process disbursements through checks and wire transfers while ensuring accuracy and proper recording of each transaction
Record incoming funds, update cash receipt activity in the accounting system, and retain related reports and files
Prepare journal entries and post routine and adjusting transactions to maintain complete and accurate financial records
Produce monthly profit and loss reporting along with written commentary that explains results and highlights key financial activity
Perform monthly reconciliations for general ledger balances, project accounts, and house accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies
Contribute to the annual budgeting process, assist with year-end financial reporting, and provide documentation requested during the external audit
Establish and maintain account records within the accounting platform and take on additional finance projects assigned by leadership

Requirements:

Associate degree in accounting or comparable hands-on accounting experience
At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role
Solid understanding of core accounting concepts, including general ledger activity and journal entry preparation
Strong technical skills with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Ability to manage changing priorities, stay organized, and handle multiple responsibilities in an office-based setting

Nice to have:

Experience with fund accounting is preferred
Familiarity with Sage fund accounting software is preferred

What we offer:

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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