Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Birmingham)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Birmingham

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant with 5+ years of experience to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain accurate records across multiple accounting activities for our Oakland County client. This role combines core accounting work with property-related billing support and general administrative coordination, making it a strong fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a varied workload. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in reconciliations, payables, receivables, and journal entry preparation, with the ability to keep financial information current and reliable.

Job Responsibility:

Manage accounts payable activities by recording vendor invoices, gathering required tax documentation, and preparing payment batches for timely processing
Support accounts receivable operations through account reconciliation, follow-up on outstanding balances, and maintenance of accurate customer payment records
Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card activity, intercompany balances, and other general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy
Prepare and post recurring journal entries and account adjustments in alignment with the chart of accounts and established accounting procedures
Track office-related spending and organize expense information to support reporting and cost visibility
Coordinate sales tax-related tasks by compiling needed information and assisting with the ongoing processing cycle
Handle property management accounting duties, including creating tenant billings, recording rent payments, updating tenant account details, and generating rent roll information
Apply utility charges and other property-related costs accurately to tenant accounts as needed
Provide light office administrative support, including monitoring and ordering workplace supplies when necessary

Requirements:

5+ years of experience
Prior experience in a staff accounting or general accounting position with hands-on exposure to daily transactional accounting
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices
Ability to understand and work within a chart of accounts while maintaining accurate financial records
Experience completing bank, credit card, expense, or similar balance sheet reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with consistent accuracy
Proficiency with accounting software
Experience with QuickBooks is preferred
Property management accounting exposure is helpful, and familiarity with systems such as MRI is an advantage
Degree is preferred but not required

Nice to have:

Experience with QuickBooks is preferred
Property management accounting exposure is helpful, and familiarity with systems such as MRI is an advantage
Degree is preferred but not required

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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