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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a collaborative team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Contract position is well suited for someone in the early stages of their accounting career who wants to strengthen their foundation through practical, day-to-day experience. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and partner with multiple teams to keep information organized and complete.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and daily financial activity with close attention to accuracy and follow-up on discrepancies.
- Prepare, review, and record journal entries to support routine accounting operations and period-end close activities.
- Coordinate with departments across the organization to gather documentation, secure approvals, and maintain complete accounting support files.
- Assist with month-end accounting tasks by updating records, organizing supporting schedules, and helping ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide administrative payroll support in partnership with Human Resources, including handling related records and data updates.
- Maintain well-organized financial information by entering data accurately and verifying that records are current and complete.
- Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and Great Plains to manage transactions, analyze account activity, and support reporting needs.
- Contribute to special assignments and additional accounting projects as business needs evolve.