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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).
$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manage accounts payable transactions and help ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on time. Record journal entries and maintain organized supporting documentation for routine accounting activity. Perform cash-related accounting tasks, including tracking receipts and assisting with daily or periodic cash balancing. Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving variances promptly. Support general ledger maintenance by reviewing financial data for completeness and accuracy. Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparing information needed for filings and internal review. Contribute to month-end accounting work by organizing schedules, updating records, and helping close out assigned accounts. Use Excel to analyze financial information, prepare reconciliations, and create clear accounting support files. Work within accounting systems such as Oracle JDE when applicable to complete assigned financial processing tasks. Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting support role. Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and financial data. Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, cash accounting, and account reconciliation processes. Familiarity with journal entries and general ledger activity. Exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related compliance support work. Experience using Oracle JDE is preferred. Ability to work onsite in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania during regular business hours. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned work accurately in a contract environment. 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 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance