Staff Accountant

Description Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Staff Accountant for a client in Reno, Nevada. This role supports core financial operations across the organization, with a strong focus on general ledger accuracy, project-based accounting, and reliable financial reporting. The position works closely with the Controller and partners with finance and operational teams to help maintain sound records, support audit readiness, and improve reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Review purchasing documentation, confirm invoice alignment with orders, and assign expenses to the correct accounts and project codes.
• Track labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs to ensure charges are recorded accurately by job, department, or cost center.
• Analyze outstanding purchase commitments and provide visibility into remaining balances and purchasing activity.
• Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules for accruals, amortization, depreciation, and other recurring accounting activity across multiple entities.
• Reconcile cash activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Organize accounting records to support compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to help deliver complete and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and management reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to develop project performance reporting, dashboards, and other tools that improve financial visibility.
• Recommend and support process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, cost tracking, and overall accounting efficiency. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in project-based industries such as energy, mining, utilities, drilling, or construction.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with job costing, cost accounting, or project accounting environments is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions used for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across office and field teams.

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