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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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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).

$84,554 / year median in New Hampshire

-16% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team. This position supports core accounting operations through financial analysis, ledger oversight, reconciliations, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal teams to maintain accurate records and support compliance requirements.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and custom reports, to ensure accurate period-end presentation.
  • Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity across assigned entities, funds, or properties and help maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts.
  • Perform detailed reconciliations and account analysis for balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.
  • Support external and internal audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with financial standards.
  • Compile and submit recurring financial reports for local, county, state, and federal agencies in accordance with reporting deadlines.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
  • Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and cost allocations to support accurate monthly and periodic close processes.
  • Build and refine spreadsheets, reporting tools, and templates that improve data gathering, analysis, and presentation.
  • Partner with accounting staff and operational contacts to verify financial information, answer questions, and support special assignments as needed.