Staff Accountant

Description We are offering a contract for a Staff Accountant position in the Jessup area of Maryland. The role will involve various accounting functions, including processing and recording payments, reconciling accounts, and performing month-end close tasks. You will be joining a team that operates with great communication, a focus on maintaining accurate records and resolving discrepancies.Responsibilities: Managing Accounts Payable for vendors, including saving invoices on a shared drive and recording payments. Reconciliation of Payroll Accrual and Journal Entries, including setting up the monthly entries in Excel and posting in the system. Performing month-end close tasks such as Accounts Receivable postings, Daily Bank Reports, bank reconciliations, and entries related to PayPal statements. Keeping track of all accounting entries and ensuring they are completed and posted on time. Handling discrepancies in invoices and taking up the issue with the respective teams for resolution. Maintaining and updating the Accounts Payable invoice log on a weekly basis. Performing investigative work on benefits entry to ensure correct account balance. Ensuring all supporting documents are saved on the shared drive and the checklist is updated with Journal Entry numbers and posting dates. Conducting account analysis and maintenance to ensure accuracy. Processing customer credit applications accurately and efficiently.Requirements Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Experience in performing Bank Reconciliations Familiarity with General Ledger management Ability to prepare and manage Journal Entries Experience with Month End Close procedures Knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP software Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience in Monthly Bank Reconciliation Understanding of Account Balance management Ability to perform Account Analysis and Account Coding Experience in handling Account Discrepancies and Account Inquiries Skills in Account maintenance and Account Reconciliation Ability to process Accounting Entries and understand the Accounting cycle Proficiency in executing Accounting Functions Experience in managing Aging Accounts and preparing Aging Reports Skills in Ad Hoc Reporting Understanding of Prepaid Account, Prepaid Assets, and Prepaid Expense management General Accounting expertise Familiarity with the General Journal and General Ledger System Experience in managing Month-end Journal Entries and Monthly Journal Entries Ability to Post Journal Entries, Prepare Journal Entries, and Record Journal Entries Experience in Ledger Journal Entries Knowledge of Journal Entry processes and Adjusting Journal Entries 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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .