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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Fitchburg, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a contract position. This assignment is anticipated to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks (could be less or more) and will provide essential coverage for the finance team during a transitional period. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, accuracy in financial reporting, and confidence working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support monthly accounting activity.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure balances are complete and correct.
Review financial results, identify variances, and assist with explaining unexpected changes in account activity.
Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports to provide visibility into accounting data and support management needs.
Complete required documentation and compliance-related forms with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
Use Financial Edge to manage accounting transactions, maintain records, and support routine financial processes.
Provide accounting support to the broader finance function by helping cover key workload needs during a contract staffing gap.