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Staff Accountant - Entry
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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).
$81,117 / year median in Washington
-9% projected decline
Job Description
- Entry Robert Half
- 3.9 Bellevue, WA Job Details Temporary | Contract $26
- $30 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications VLOOKUP function Accounting systems Financial close processing Research Accurate transaction records management Data integrity and documentation Financial records management QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Closing the books Accounting error correction Financial data analysis tools Entry level Excel data analysis Full Job Description We are looking for an Entry Staff Accountant to support key accounting activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Bellevue, Washington.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger accounts to resolve open items and improve accuracy in financial reporting. Review and address overdue accounts receivable balances, researching discrepancies and helping bring records up to date. Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and month-end close tasks. Complete bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations while investigating variances and ensuring timely resolution. Maintain organized accounting documentation and support the integrity of financial data within QuickBooks Online. Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze transactions, track outstanding issues, and summarize findings for the accounting team. Hands-on experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting support role. Strong background in account reconciliation, including general ledger, bank, cash, and credit card accounts. Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end accounting processes. Working knowledge of accounts receivable and the ability to identify and resolve aged balances. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a flexible 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
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance