Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Farmingdale)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Farmingdale

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Robert Half is looking for a staff accountant for a short-term opportunity with a fast-growing mid-sized company. The staff accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the accounting manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will assist in developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in SOX compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the 10Q and 10K reporting processes. This position is very involved as it will produce financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation
Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation
Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

Requirements:

BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
At least 2+ years of Accounting experience
Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Program skills required
Accounting experience in publicly traded company a plus
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Dynamics, Sage, WorkDay and/ or ADP a plus
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a plus
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, work independently and prioritize tasks

Nice to have:

Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
CPA an added plus

What we offer:

Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays
The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week
A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year

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Job Posted:
March 12, 2026

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