Staff Accountant

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's finance team in the Philadelphia area. This Staff Accountant role supports core accounting operations, helps maintain reliable financial records, and contributes to timely reporting throughout the quarter and year-end cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple functions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post journal entries in alignment with established accounting standards and internal policies.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, reviewing activity carefully to preserve complete and accurate financial data.
• Examine income statement fluctuations by comparing actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior-period performance, then communicate findings clearly.
• Support quarterly and annual external reporting by assembling schedules, backup materials, and documentation related to periodic filings.
• Respond to auditor and reviewer requests during quarter-end and year-end procedures, ensuring materials are organized and delivered on time.
• Partner with operational and corporate teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen controls, and improve accounting workflows.
• Contribute to special assignments and finance-related projects as directed by management.

Qualifications:

The ideal Staff Accountant candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education. CPA preferred.

Other requirements for the Staff Accountant position include and are not limited to:

• 2+ years related experience with accounting, public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Entrata.
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. 

Interested candidates should reach out to Zed Koleilat at 267-602-2681and reference JO#03720-0013455539

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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