We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a busy finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, can keep pace in a high-volume environment, and takes pride in accuracy across payables, receivables, and administrative support. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while helping the team stay organized and prepared during peak reporting and audit periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a steady stream of vendor invoices each week, ensuring charges are coded correctly and reviewed for tax treatment, asset categorization, and overall accuracy.<br>• Support recurring payment processing by preparing documentation for large check runs and helping maintain smooth invoice routing from receipt through approval.<br>• Update and maintain vendor records, keeping account details organized and current to support reliable payment activity.<br>• Provide general accounting and clerical assistance through data entry, recordkeeping, and management of both digital files and paper documents.<br>• Assist with basic accounts receivable duties, including preparing and sending customer invoices as needed.<br>• Examine incoming invoices carefully to identify pricing issues, coding errors, or other discrepancies before processing.<br>• Contribute to the accounting team’s readiness during year-end close activities and state audit review periods by completing assigned support tasks promptly.<br>• Work across several accounting and timekeeping platforms, adapting to different systems used for payables, payroll, fixed assets, and billing.<br>• Help reduce administrative workload for senior accounting staff by handling routine transactional and organizational tasks efficiently.
<p>Robert Half is currently looking for an Accountant to join a collaborative and customer-focused Finance team in the manufacturing industry! This role is critical to ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely external financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, proactive with innovative tools, and comfortable working cross-functionally.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the month‑end close for designated general ledger areas, including preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and participation in monthly financial statement preparation.</li><li>Prepare and analyze cash flow statements and other financial reports, providing meaningful insights to support management decision‑making.</li><li>Research, document, and apply technical accounting guidance (e.g., fixed assets, leases, equity, pensions, goodwill impairment) and prepare technical accounting memoranda as needed.</li><li>Support quarterly certifications and maintain complete, well‑organized supporting documentation and workpapers.</li><li>Prepare and support external reporting, including SEC Forms, earnings releases, proxy statements, sustainability, and other statutory filings, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.</li><li>Serve as Workiva and PFX system administrator, supporting efficient, accurate, and scalable reporting processes.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison with internal and external auditors, supporting SOX compliance, control walkthroughs, audit requests, and testing activities.</li><li>Write queries, create reports, and perform analytical reviews of financial results to support internal reporting and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>BENEFITS OFFERED:</p><ul><li>SALARY RANGE: $90,000-$115,000</li><li>Healthcare Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>Other Insurance: AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance</li><li>Retirement Plan: 401k plus company match</li><li>PTO: Paid holidays and additional paid time off</li></ul>