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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).

$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania

-11% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This onsite role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working through accounts payable activity, cash processes, and account reconciliations in a structured office setting. The ideal candidate brings solid spreadsheet skills, practical general ledger experience, and the ability to contribute accurately during regular business hours.
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.