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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
North Miami, FL (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in North Miami, Florida on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, support accurate reporting, and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute strong technical accounting expertise, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience with Tyler Munis in a hands-on setting.
Responsibilities:
- Record and post journal entries accurately to maintain complete and reliable financial data.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to support the integrity of the general ledger.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are properly updated.
- Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for internal review and operational decision-making.
- Use Tyler Munis software to process accounting transactions and maintain organized financial information.
- Analyze accounting data in Excel using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and other tools to identify trends and exceptions.
- Support tax-related accounting tasks, including areas involving corporate tax and sales tax documentation.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, with public sector, municipal, or government experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and established accounting compliance standards.
- Hands-on experience with Tyler Technologies Munis is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
- Proven ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to balance competing priorities.