Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Itasca)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Itasca

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization based in Itasca, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing high-volume accounts payable work with broader general accounting responsibilities in a fully remote environment. The role will contribute to accurate financial operations, timely reporting, and consistent ledger maintenance while working with established accounting systems and processes.

Job Responsibility:

Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions with accuracy, ensuring invoices, coding, approvals, and payments are handled on schedule
Prepare and post journal entries to maintain complete and reliable financial records across assigned accounts
Reconcile general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies to support month-end and ongoing accounting accuracy
Assist with sales tax and corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including maintaining supporting documentation and preparing data for filings
Support general accounting activities by reviewing account balances, tracking transactions, and helping maintain compliance with internal policies
Work within Sage Intacct and Emburse to manage accounting workflows, payment activity, and reporting needs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice issues, clarify expense coding, and improve day-to-day financial processing
Contribute to timely financial close activities and provide accounting support for additional projects as business needs require

Requirements:

Experience in staff accounting with significant exposure to both accounts payable and general ledger responsibilities
Working knowledge of journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and month-end accounting procedures
Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax processes, including support for compliance and reporting activities
Ability to maintain accuracy while managing a steady volume of transactional accounting work
Proficiency with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct and expense or AP platforms like Emburse is strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize deadlines in a remote work environment
Clear communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and resolving accounting issues efficiently

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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