Staff Accountant
We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing organization that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This full-time, hybrid role will support a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, month-end close and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to both day-to-day accounting operations and broader business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, a proactive approach and a desire to contribute beyond transactional accounting by supporting analysis and cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities:
• Record journal entries, accruals, and other recurring transactions to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to monthly close activities by assisting with period-end tasks and preparing account reconciliations for key balance sheet areas, including cash and banking activity.
• Review daily cash movement and compile routine sales-related reporting to help ensure reliable operational and financial data.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Analyze budget versus actual results, investigate variances, and identify unusual spending patterns or items that require follow-up.
• Maintain accurate financial information within reporting and accounting systems, including fixed asset records and planning data.
• Provide schedules, backup materials, and documentation needed for internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting activities, help improve accounting workflows, and collaborate with internal teams on special projects and ongoing process enhancements.
For immediate and confidential consideration, or to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jayanti at RH Syracuse - jayanti.mitchell@roberthalf
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for general ledger and reconciliation activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP exposure preferred
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and account analysis
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• CPA designation/eligibility or progress toward certification, preferred
Compensation
$60,000.00-$75,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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