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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
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing real estate property and facilities management organization. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional work with financial analysis in a collaborative setting. The person in this role will partner closely with accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate records, support reporting, and help keep monthly and annual close activities on track.
Responsibilities:
- Create and post journal entries using both accrual and cash accounting methods to keep financial records complete and accurate.
- Examine financial statements, identify notable fluctuations, and research the drivers behind material variances.
- Work with operations and accounts payable personnel to confirm transactions are assigned to the correct accounts and classifications.
- Monitor accounts receivable activity and review tenant or customer ledger details to support accurate balances.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies until outstanding items are resolved.
- Assemble quarterly reporting packages for lenders and other stakeholders, ensuring information is organized and reliable.
- Reconcile mortgage activity and record expenses such as real estate taxes, school taxes, and insurance payments.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes and assist with special projects and requested financial analyses.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of accounting experience, with 2 or more years preferred in a staff accounting or similar role.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and performing bank reconciliations.
- Familiarity with tax-related accounting, including exposure to corporate, sales, or other state and federal tax filings.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working within accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Ability to analyze data, solve problems efficiently, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills combined with strong attention to detail and organization.
- Experience with Yardi is beneficial but not required.