If you're looking to build your career in accounting, there's currently a Staff Accountant position through Robert Half that you may want to check out. Based in the Parsippany, New Jersey region, this company offers an engaging and mulit-faceted long-term contract / temporary opportunity where effort is rewarded. The Staff Accountant plays a major role in the preparation of monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. The majority of time spent will be dedicated to producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. You'll also communicate with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, take part in compliance, and look over schedules for the reporting processes.<br><br>What you get to do every single day<br><br>- Aid in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Support fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation<br><br>- Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments<br><br>- Maintain monthly payment schedules<br><br>- Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed<br><br>- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments<br><br>- Commentate on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner<br><br>- Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation<br><br>- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting<br><br>- Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in the Westfield, NJ area. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will excel in a dynamic environment and bring strong analytical and organizational abilities to the table.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of account reconciliations and monthly financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, addressing discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely completion of financial reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with organizational and internal accounting policies to uphold regulatory standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and schedules.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects to support business needs.</p>
<p>We are seeking a diligent, meticulous, and organized Staff Accountant for our non-profit health services organization. The successful candidate will perform essential accounting and financial duties in order to maintain accurate financial records. The position's key responsibilities will include preparation of cash receipts allocations, recording journal entries pertaining to the monthly close, reconciliation of various accounts, and maintaining important financial schedules.</p><p>Key Duties:</p><ol><li>Prepare cash receipts allocations on a monthly basis to ensure accurate accounting records.</li><li>Record journal entries that are related to the monthly close, ensuring all transactions have been properly recorded and reported.</li><li>Reconcile cash receipts with Avatar report each month, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Conduct bank reconciliations for assigned accounts in order to validate the organization's financial records.</li><li>Maintain the Loans/Mortgages and Bonds Schedule, efficiently manage financial data, and ensure it is up-to-date and accurate.</li><li>Prepare summary schedules and reconcile them against general ledger and applicable amortization schedules, ensuring alignment and accuracy in our financial reporting.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany transactions and prepare account analyses to ensure financial transparency and accuracy across different divisions.</li></ol><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to assist with a 4–8 week project in North Stamford. The ideal candidate will support general accounting operations, financial reporting, and transactional work, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks. This role is pivotal in streamlining operations during a peak period and requires a proactive, independent professional with strong technical skills.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>General Ledger Maintenance:</strong> Post journal entries, reconcile account balances, and ensure accuracy of month-end close processes.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Assist in preparing financial statements and reports in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable/Receivable:</strong> Process invoices, monitor payments, and track receivables.</li><li><strong>Reconciliations:</strong> Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Budget/Forecast Support:</strong> Assist with budget variance analysis and financial projections throughout the project.</li><li><strong>Audit Support:</strong> Provide documentation and data for internal and external audits as needed.</li><li><strong>Other Duties:</strong> Ad hoc accounting tasks to support operational workload during the project period.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment? Robert Half is currently seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support our clients in the White Plains, NY area. This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential for meaningful career growth while working with reputable organizations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and examine financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to relevant regulations.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and conducting month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Process accounts payable and receivable, including managing invoices, purchase orders, and payment schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial processes are streamlined and optimized.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including tax reporting and filing.</li><li>Assist with audits by preparing documentation and supporting the audit team as needed.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in the Colonia, New Jersey area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of Sage Intacct while overseeing core accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting systems and a commitment to driving efficiency and accuracy across financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the implementation of Sage Intacct, including configuration, data migration, testing, validation, and training.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to integrate software platforms such as ConnectWise, Procore, Avalara, and Microsoft Report Designer.</p><p>• Serve as the Sage Intacct subject matter expert, identifying and implementing workflow and reporting enhancements post-implementation.</p><p>• Oversee the full utilization of Sage Intacct modules, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, projects, expense management, and reporting.</p><p>• Support monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for cash, intercompany transactions, and deferred revenue accounts.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation and actively participate in both internal and external audits.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen internal controls and recommend system improvements.</p><p>• Provide variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to support strategic decision-making.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Hauppauge, New York. In this role, you will contribute to key financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and tax-related tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong accounting background to advance their career.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and analyze journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.<br>• Handle sales tax computations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial data.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics for accounting tasks and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with team members to support month-end and year-end closings.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant in the Middlesex County, NJ area. In this role, you will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and more. If you have a Bachelor's Degree, 1+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant, and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain an accurate general ledger.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts, including bank reconciliations, to ensure the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Oversee daily cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.</p><p>• Assist in financial analysis and reporting to support business operations.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate financial records for audits and reviews.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant - Hedge Fund.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a large Global Trading firm based in Greenwich, CT is adding to their finance team. This role joins the Controllers group with 30 talented professionals. The position is a hands-on role assisting with financial reporting: journal entries, account reconciliation, audit support, etc.. The firm is known for reasonable hours, excellent benefits, and very generous bonuses. For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@rhi.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant – Join a Collaborative Team of 6!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An opportunity is available for an experienced <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join a cohesive and supportive finance team. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working within a collaborative group while making a key impact on the organization’s financial functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Team Environment</strong>: Be part of a close-knit accounting team of six professionals.</li><li><strong>Core Duties</strong>: Manage month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and compliance tasks.</li><li><strong>Data-Driven</strong>: Provide financial insights to support business strategies.</li><li><strong>Process Improvements</strong>: Identify opportunities to increase efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Local Manufacturing organization is seeking a forward-thinking Sr Accountant to play a vital role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency in a thriving industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to meet operational goals and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage prepaid insurance and expense tracking.</p><p>• Handle month-end and year-end closing processes with precision and accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations tailored to manufacturing business operations.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>• 2-3 years of experience in accounting and at least 2 years in the manufacturing industry.</p><p>• Strong accounting knowledge, particularly as it relates to Accounts Payable (AP) and inventory management.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – advanced skills required, including data analysis, formulas, and reporting.</p><p><strong>Software Proficiency:</strong></p><p>• Excel is required – candidates must demonstrate capability in managing data and creating insightful financial analyses.</p><p><strong>Soft Skills/Personality Fit:</strong></p><p>• High energy and passion for excellence – you thrive under pressure to meet deadlines.</p><p>• A strong sense of urgency – you respond with agility and drive to fast-changing priorities.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and dynamic environment? Robert Half is currently seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to support our clients in the Poughkeepsie, NY area. This is an ongoing opportunity with the potential for meaningful career growth while working with reputable organizations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and examine financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to relevant regulations.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and conducting month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Process accounts payable and receivable, including managing invoices, purchase orders, and payment schedules.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial processes are streamlined and optimized.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including tax reporting and filing.</li><li>Assist with audits by preparing documentation and supporting the audit team as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A manufacturing client based in Fairfield, NJ is currently seeking a Cost Accounting Consultant on a project basis to help with formalizing, modernizing, and streamlining their cost accounting processes. This role may evolve into a full-time position depending on company business volume, and potential for ongoing management of the Cost Accounting function. The Cost Accounting Consultant will initially focus on assessing the current state of operations, including evaluating the firm's manual cost accounting process. The Cost Accounting Consultant will then work with the CFO to implement either a Standard Costing or Average Costing process. Recent experience working on the MS Dynamics platform is also strongly preferred as the client is in the process of upgrading their ERP. Prior experience in the manufacturing sector is required, as is deep experience with Cost Accounting. The ability to work in a firm with custom products and multiple plants is also helpful.</p><p> </p><p>If you are interested in applying for this project-based Cost Accounting Consulting role, please contact David Serrano at Robert Half Management Resources (551-307-0316 or david.serrano@roberthalf.).</p>
<p>Property Accountant: Darien, Connecticut</p><p><br></p><p>Manage the financial operations of real estate assets, including overseeing income, expenses, and preparing accurate financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property accounting and a solid understanding of Yardi.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements for assigned properties.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including vendor payments and tenant billing.</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.</p><p>• Analyze property income and expenses to provide insights and recommendations.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.</p><p>• Monitor lease agreements and ensure accurate revenue recognition.</p><p>• Collaborate with property managers to address financial inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for property operations.</p>
<p><strong>Sr Accountant</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Hiring in Greenwich - Hybrid potential after 6 MO</p><p>Compensation: Can reach 110K + B</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Maintain and oversee accounting operations</strong> by ensuring accuracy in general ledger activities, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll functions </li><li><strong>Lead the month-end close process</strong> and prepare detailed financial reports to support organizational goals</li><li><strong>Analyze and monitor budgets</strong> regularly, providing actionable insights to help management stay aligned with financial targets </li><li><strong>Provide financial analysis</strong> and recommendations to leadership</li></ul>
<p><strong>Accountant (Corp HQ, C Suite exposure)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a global fortune 1000 firm (next to train station) is adding to their finance team. This is a core corp accounting role and works closely with the senior accountants focusing on financial reporting: month-end close, journal entries, accountant recs, as well as management analytics, and audit support. The firm is known for a top notch professional environment, and a nice work / life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Perform account reconciliation tasks, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in financial records</p><p>• Contribute to the consolidation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards</p><p>• Provide assistance in audit processes, offering necessary support to ensure smooth execution</p><p>• Leverage skills in Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for performing various accounting tasks</p><p>• Actively participate in management reporting analytics, providing insights for decision-making</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date.</p>
<p><strong>Private Equity - Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a brand name, established, Alternative Investment firm continues to build out their reporting and finance teams. This position is a right hand to the Controller, manages two, and is responsible for Fund reporting, and management accounting functions. The firm is known for top talent, promoting from within, a professional team culture, and an excellent work life balance. For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@roberthalf.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Scarsdale, New York. This position plays a vital role in managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will work closely with various departments to support budgeting, reporting, and audit processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile weekly revenue and cash receipts from the membership system to bank statements.<br>• Upload reconciled transaction data to QuickBooks Online and maintain accurate mapping of general ledger codes.<br>• Prepare and process cash and check deposits, ensuring timely recording in QuickBooks Online.<br>• Create journal entries for monthly close activities, such as depreciation, amortization, and accruals.<br>• Record payroll entries and generate payroll reports, including necessary analyses.<br>• Conduct monthly account analyses for key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Compile pension and benefits reports for actuaries and resolve issues related to employee contributions.<br>• Assist in preparing the agency budget by collaborating with program managers and analyzing program performance.<br>• Support budget versus actual analysis, forecasting, and audit preparation by gathering documents and preparing schedules.<br>• Develop ad hoc reports and manage special projects, including grant-related financial reporting.
<p><strong>National supplier of ingredients to the vitamin/supplement industry seeks a Staff Accountant. Supporting the Controller you will get involved with period closes by providing account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, review of costs and budgeted costs, inventory analysis and reconciliation. Work hand/hand with Controller to prepare financial statements and supporting analysis. Candidates with a degree in accounting, 2+ years of applicable experience, strong Excel skills and great attitude are welcome to apply. New role as a result of growth. Flexible hours.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant - Private Equity. Generous bonus and carry.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is in search of a Sr. Accountant to become an integral part of their team based in Stamford, Connecticut. The role is the right hand to the Controller, and assists with management accounting, fund accounting, and fund operations. The established firm is known for a positive, professional team environment; taking care of their people; and a generous compensation package including possible carry. For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@roberthalf.</p>
<p>60,000 - 70,000</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>401k</li></ul><p>Our client is looking for a Property Accountant – responsibilities include:</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations for Real Estate Division (100+ reconciliations on a monthly basis, with 90% under 15 transactions).</p><p> • Provide accounting support to property management team.</p><p> • Manage monthly tenants billing, including rent, utilities chargebacks and other chargebacks.</p><p> • Prepare monthly reports and conduct financial analysis for real estate division as needed.</p><p> • Collaborate closely with Accounts Payable team to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply please email a resume in a Word format to Pam Lim</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to join our clients team in Westport, Connecticut. In this part-time role, you will play a vital part in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for a manufacturing company. This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, with occasional variations.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits</p><p><strong>Health & Wellness:</strong> Includes health, vision, and dental insurance for medical, eye care, and dental needs.</p><p><strong>Time Off:</strong> Generous PTO and paid parental leave for personal time and growing families.</p><p><strong>Additional Perks:</strong> Remote work options, wellness programs, employee discounts, and company-provided meals/snacks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Compile and provide financial data to support internal and external audits, ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting.</li><li>Prepare and record journal entries during month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Collaborate with multiple departments to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts using manual accounting processes to ensure precision.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income, property, and sales/use taxes.</li><li>Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies and investigate variances thoroughly.</li><li>Maintain strict compliance with organizational policies and enforce adherence to established internal controls.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Hedge Fund - Accountant - Leading firm. Two positions!</strong></p><p>Our client, a top-rated Hedge Fund continues to build out their Stamford, CT office. The firm currently has two positions available one joining their fund accounting team, the other joining their management reporting team. The firm's environment is professional, positive, and there are tons of avenues for continued job growth. For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@roberthalf.</p>
<p><strong>Assistant Property Controller - (120k-150 + B) - Hybrid - Top 10!!!</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration send resumes to Jennifer.Beilin@Roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong>: Join a well-established organization with a national presence in residential property management. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a large-scale accounting operation and work with a highly skilled team.</p><p><strong>Position Overview: </strong>Reporting to the Controller, this role focuses on managing financial operations and cash workflows across corporate entities and a large portfolio of properties. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate accounting processes, producing timely reports, supervising team members, and supporting comprehensive budget preparation efforts.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Generate accurate and timely financial statements while coordinating audit schedules for multiple entities.</li><li>Assist in preparing debt service budgets, monthly cash flow projections, and cash position analyses across a large portfolio of properties</li><li>Manage intercompany payables, ACH disbursements, and self-held escrow accounts.</li><li>Open and manage new bank accounts as needed and prepare weekly cash reports for Treasury and senior management.</li><li>Oversee and reconcile all accounting transactions for corporate entities.</li><li>Provide auditors with aggregate schedules.</li><li>Record bi-weekly payroll and manage corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Review distribution calculations and ensure accuracy for Controller and CFO approvals.</li><li>Manage staff within the property accounting department</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 8 recent years of experience in an accounting department, ideally within property management or a similar industry.</li><li>CPA designation highly preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in public accounting is a plus.</li><li>Strong proficiency with Yardi software is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Global Real Estate client is hiring a Commission Accountant to their team. They are located in the office full time/5 days a week so are seeking locally based candidates only. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist with the broker compensation process, including reviewing commission calculations, broker payroll, broker receivables,</p><p>and equity tracking</p><p>• Coordinate with payroll, corporate accounting, accounts payable, and equity compensation teams regarding the weekly payroll</p><p>• Reconcile broker receivable reports to broker accounts and the accounting ledger to ensure appropriate deduction of broker</p><p>receivables from commission payments</p><p>• Prepare the equity quarterly reports for US and International brokers and appraisers.</p><p>• Identify improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies as well as support with automation and finance transformation projects</p><p>• Create and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization, as required</p><p>• Maintain a system of effective controls, policies, and procedures over broker compensation activities</p><p>• Complete various accounting projects as needed including GL reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with the internal audit team on establishing and maintaining controls</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors regarding the financial audit and group SOX controls testing</p>
