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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).

$79,643 / year median in New York

-18% projected decline

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Job Description

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization through a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong month-end close experience, works confidently with high-volume general ledger activity, and can contribute on a part-time schedule that may expand based on performance. The position offers the chance to step into a broader long-term role while helping maintain accurate financial records and reliable reporting.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage key month-end close activities, including cash, revenue, prepaid accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare and record journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support consistent account coding across daily accounting transactions.
  • Reconcile financial accounts and investigate discrepancies, resolving issues that affect the integrity of the monthly close process.
  • Work within Sage Intacct to process accounting activity, maintain records, and support routine financial operations.
  • Use Google Sheets to organize data, apply common formulas, and assist with reporting and account analysis.
  • Contribute approximately 30 hours per week initially, with the potential to transition to a 40-hour schedule as business needs and performance align.
  • Support tax-related accounting tasks such as corporate tax, sales tax, and related financial documentation as needed.
  • Adapt quickly to internal tools and workflows while providing dependable accounting support that may grow into a permanent position. Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience handling month-end close responsibilities, especially in cash, revenue, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Sage Intacct in a detail-focused accounting environment.
  • Strong background in journal entries, general ledger maintenance, account coding, and account reconciliations.
  • Working knowledge of Google Sheets, including the ability to use standard formulas for tracking and analysis.
  • Solid accounting experience in corporate or operational finance settings; non-profit experience is not required.
  • Familiarity with tax-related accounting functions, including corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return support.
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly and work effectively in an evolving contract role with long-term potential.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance