Staff/SR Accountant Job at Robert Half (Howell)

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented SR/Staff Accountant to join a team in Monmouth County, New Jersey on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex financial records, strengthening accuracy across the balance sheet, and contributing to a more organized accounting operation. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, confidence working through inconsistent data, and the ability to communicate findings clearly with accounting and finance partners.

Job Responsibility

Reconcile a broad range of balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure financial records are complete and accurate
Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to cleanup activities, month-end support, and ongoing accounting operations
Examine large sets of financial information to detect irregularities, trace root causes, and recommend corrective action
Resolve legacy accounting issues by researching historical transactions and organizing supporting documentation for proper treatment
Support accounting process enhancements and assist with operational changes tied to evolving financial systems and workflows
Use advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis features, to organize, compare, and validate accounting data
Collaborate with finance and accounting colleagues to improve reporting quality, reconciliation processes, and overall control over financial information
Communicate reconciliation results, accounting logic, and outstanding issues in a clear manner to team members and stakeholders
Provide dependable accounting support during a period of organizational change while helping maintain continuity in daily financial activities

Requirements

Proven experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and general ledger review work
Strong hands-on background preparing and posting journal entries in a detail-focused accounting environment
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data querying or analytical techniques
Experience working with ERP or mid-market accounting systems
exposure to Microsoft Dynamics is highly preferred
Ability to evaluate incomplete, disorganized, or high-volume financial data and turn it into accurate, actionable information
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting processes and findings to others
Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving setting with shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Prior experience with forensic-style accounting, historical cleanup projects, or complex reconciliation work is a strong advantage

What we offer

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

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